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clumsily-organized

|clum-si-ly-or-gan-ized|

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/ˈklʌm.zɪ.li ˈɔːr.ɡə.naɪzd/

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/ˈklʌm.zɪ.li ˈɔː.ɡə.naɪzd/

awkwardly arranged

Etymology
Etymology Information

'clumsily-organized' is a compound word formed from 'clumsily' and 'organized'. 'Clumsily' originates from the word 'clumsy', which comes from the Scandinavian word 'klumsa', meaning 'to stumble'. 'Organized' comes from the Latin word 'organizare', meaning 'to arrange'.

Historical Evolution

'Clumsily' evolved from the Middle English 'clomsen', while 'organized' evolved from the Old French 'organiser'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'clumsy' meant 'awkward in movement', and 'organized' meant 'arranged in a structured way'. The compound 'clumsily-organized' combines these meanings to describe something arranged awkwardly.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

arranged or structured in a way that lacks order or efficiency.

The event was clumsily-organized, leading to confusion among the attendees.

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Last updated: 2025/03/08 07:03