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Recent Examples of clumsiness
The clumsiness feels important in other ways, too.
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Clio Chang, Curbed, 23 Oct. 2025
Police in Oklahoma witnessed the clumsiness of nature when a wildlife rescue turned from pure-hearted Disney moment into Discovery channel outtake, video shows.
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
And this is in addition to our ongoing on-pitch tactical clumsiness and lack of motivation for big games.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
His uncharacteristic clumsiness amused me.
—Tao Lin, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Clio Chang, Curbed, 23 Oct. 2025
Police in Oklahoma witnessed the clumsiness of nature when a wildlife rescue turned from pure-hearted Disney moment into Discovery channel outtake, video shows.
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
And this is in addition to our ongoing on-pitch tactical clumsiness and lack of motivation for big games.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
His uncharacteristic clumsiness amused me.
—Tao Lin, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clumsiness
Noun
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Silva deserves credit for trusting an 18-year-old to shoulder the responsibility, even when King has shown his inexperience.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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For the afternoon shift, players will have to choose between adding Phenomaman or Waterboy (Joel Haver) to the squad, with the former’s crippling depression outweighing his strength and the latter’s inexperience leading to constant missteps.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There’s some rudeness, aggressive conversations, and crudeness, but nothing too over the top.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Because of such incompetence, the city’s finances are a disaster and unsustainable, which will ultimately lead to bankruptcy without prompt action.—
Letters To The Editor,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Still, at least Geralt has Jaskier, whose incompetence is a regular problem but whose loyalty is unquestionable.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Maybe that data suggests incompetency in the sporting director role.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The National Geographic series dives into footage and narratives from officials leading the disaster response at the time, revealing incompetencies and false information from the media that cost locals their lives.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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That’s another example of this team’s inability to win on the margins.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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If there's been one issue for the Jets over the past few decades, it's been their inability to find a franchise quarterback.—
Jon Conahan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Clumsiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clumsiness. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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