clumsily-built
|clum/si/ly-built|
B2
/ˈklʌm.zɪ.li bɪlt/
(clumsy)
awkward movement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'clumsy' originates from Scandinavian, specifically the word 'klumsa,' where 'klumsa' meant 'to be stiff or clumsy.'
Historical Evolution
'clumsy' changed from the Old Norse word 'klumsa' and eventually became the modern English word 'clumsy.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to be stiff or clumsy,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'awkward or lacking skill.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
constructed in a way that lacks grace or skill.
The clumsily-built shed collapsed in the storm.
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Last updated: 2025/02/12 01:52