clumsily-executed
|clum-si-ly-ex-e-cu-ted|
B2
/ˈklʌm.zɪ.li ˈɛk.sɪ.kjuː.tɪd/
(clumsy)
awkward movement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'clumsy' originates from Scandinavian, specifically the word 'klumsa,' where 'klumsa' meant 'to be stiff or clumsy.'
Historical Evolution
'klumsa' 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 inept.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
performed in an awkward or inept manner.
The project was clumsily-executed, leading to numerous errors.
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Last updated: 2025/03/28 03:21