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clumsily-managed

|clum-si-ly-man-aged|

B2

/ˈklʌm.zɪ.li ˈmæn.ɪdʒd/

awkwardly handled

Etymology
Etymology Information

'clumsily-managed' originates from the combination of 'clumsy' and 'manage', where 'clumsy' meant 'awkward' and 'manage' meant 'to handle or control'.

Historical Evolution

'clumsy' changed from the Old Norse word 'klumsa', and 'manage' from the Italian 'maneggiare', eventually becoming the modern English words 'clumsy' and 'manage'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'clumsy' meant 'awkward in movement', and 'manage' meant 'to handle', but over time, 'clumsily-managed' evolved to describe something handled in an awkward manner.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

handled or executed in an awkward or inefficient manner.

The project was clumsily-managed, leading to numerous delays.

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Last updated: 2025/04/18 22:56