as in clumsiness
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of ham-handedness
This journalistic cynicism amid government ham-handedness shattered something precious too.
—
Gil Troy,
New York Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
Only when Bouzid deals with the repercussions of homophobic Tunisian laws does the melodrama tip into ham-handedness.
—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
Gil Troy,
New York Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
Only when Bouzid deals with the repercussions of homophobic Tunisian laws does the melodrama tip into ham-handedness.
—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ham-handedness
Noun
-
In January 2024, Lola was diagnosed with leukemia after her parents initially mistook bruises appearing across her body for childhood clumsiness.
-
The tree, which graces a botanical garden, bears patient witness to all manner of human clumsiness.
Noun
-
These surrenders might occur because of unpreparedness or life changes.
Noun
-
There’s some rudeness, aggressive conversations, and crudeness, but nothing too over the top.
Noun
-
And his flaws—pride, inexperience—are consequential.
-
The Knicks always weathered the storm and forced the Spurs to face their own youth and inexperience.
Noun
-
The most serious charges — which included incompetence, negligence and failure of duty — were dismissed.
-
There is where their incompetence comes in.
Cite this Entry
“Ham-handedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ham-handedness. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
