English Synonym Finder

maladroit

Definitions

Lacking in adroitness; unskillful or awkward.

Inept or clumsy in social situations or physical movement.

Examples

His maladroit handling of the delicate situation only served to alienate his closest allies.

The maladroit waiter tripped over his own feet, sending the tray of drinks crashing to the floor.

Synonyms

clumsy awkward inept ungainly bungling unskillful gauche

Antonyms

skillful adept dexterous graceful adroit deft proficient