'awkward-fingered' originates from the combination of 'awkward,' which comes from Middle English 'awkeward,' meaning 'in the wrong direction,' and 'fingered,' from Old English 'finger,' meaning 'finger.'

'awkward' changed from the Middle English word 'awkeward' and combined with 'fingered' to form the modern English word 'awkward-fingered.'

Initially, 'awkward' meant 'in the wrong direction,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lacking skill or dexterity.'