ham-handed
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ham–hand·ed

adjective \-ˌhan-dəd\

Definition of HAM-HANDED

: lacking dexterity or grace : heavy-handed
ham–hand·ed·ly \-lē\ adverb
ham–hand·ed·ness \-dəd-nəs\ noun

First Known Use of HAM-HANDED

1918

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