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clumsy

adjective/ˈklʌm.zi/

lacking grace or coordination in movement or action

Despite his intentions, his clumsy movements caused him to trip over the rug while trying to impress his friends.

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word origin — Middle English 'clumse', possibly from Old Norse 'klumsa', meaning 'to be clumsy or to stumble'.