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maladroit

1. ineffective or bungling; clumsy

“both men are unhappy about the maladroit way the matter has been handled”

adjective

/ˌmæləˈdrɔɪt/

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maladroit

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"Despite his maladroit dancing, he still managed to _____ his audience with sheer enthusiasm."

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  • clumsy
  • smooth
  • skillful
  • awkward
  • inept
  • graceful

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