Sentence examples for were clumsy from inspiring English sources

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were clumsy

adjective

Awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous

  • He's very clumsy. I wouldn't trust him with carrying the dishes.

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They were clumsy on their inbounds plays.

Both sides were clumsy, repeatedly missing diplomatic opportunities.

They were clumsy adjectives, inadequate to the task.

"The words I used were clumsy," she said.

In their best moments Sunday night, the Nets were clumsy and unfortunate.

His counterattacks on Mr. Romney's private-equity background were clumsy and counterproductive.

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I think it was clumsy.

"Canadians are clumsy.

You are clumsy.

U.S. plans have been clumsy.

The exposition was clumsy.

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