CLUMSINESS - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

the inelegance of someone stiff and unrelaxed (as by embarrassment)

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

the carriage of someone whose movements and posture are ungainly or inelegant

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Noun

unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training

Synonyms

Slowness, Maladroitness, Ineptitude, Clumsiness, Ineptness

Antonyms

Gracefulness

🔗 Related Words

clumsy – A related word in the same word family.

ness – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

English spelling is irregular because it preserves pronunciations from multiple historical periods simultaneously.

➡️ Words that Start with CL

Clupea Closeting Clanswomen Clinkers Clustered Clangors Classes Clamour Closer Clicks Clangula Click

Words that End with SS ⬅️

Retrogress Rhymeless Ribgrass Ribless Ricegrass Richness Ricketiness Ridiculousness Right-handedness Righteousness Rightfulness Rightness