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were clumsy
adjective
Awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous
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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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