Difference between Clumsy and Awkward

What is the difference between Clumsy and Awkward?

Clumsy as an adjective is awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous while Awkward as an adjective is lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments

Clumsy

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous Not elegant or well-planned, lacking tact or subtlety awkward or inefficient in use or construction, difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A clumsy person. A person with Down's syndrome or similarly disabled person.

Example sentence: At 15 I was very clumsy, big feet and my footwork wasn't great. I was definitely not quick.

Awkward

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: In a backwards direction.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instrumentsNot easily managed or effected; embarrassingLacking social skills, or uncomfortable with social interactionPerverse; adverse; difficult to handle

Example sentence: I find standing and posing for photos very awkward.

We hope you now know whether to use Clumsy or Awkward in your sentence.

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