clumsily-arranged
|clum-si-ly-ar-ranged|
/ˈklʌm.zɪ.li əˈreɪndʒd/
awkwardly organized
Etymology
'clumsily-arranged' originates from the English word 'clumsy,' which comes from the Scandinavian word 'klumsa,' meaning 'to stumble.' The word 'arrange' comes from the Old French 'arangier,' meaning 'to set in a row.'
'clumsy' changed from the Scandinavian word 'klumsa' and eventually became the modern English word 'clumsy.' 'Arrange' transformed from the Old French 'arangier' to the modern English 'arrange.'
Initially, 'clumsy' meant 'to stumble or fall,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'awkward or lacking grace.' 'Arrange' has largely retained its original meaning of 'to set in order.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
organized or put together in a way that lacks grace or efficiency.
The furniture in the room was clumsily-arranged, making it difficult to move around.
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Last updated: 2025/03/05 20:23
