Adjective
ungeschickt
Pronunciation: [ˈʊnɡəˌʃɪkt]
clumsy, awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dexterous
C2
rank #9,808
Meanings
Adjective
- clumsy, awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dexterous
Example sentence
Warum bist du so ungeschickt?
Why are you so clumsy?
Usage
- sich ungeschickt anstellen — Go about something clumsily.
- ungeschickt / unhöflich — Clumsy or tactless versus impolite; an awkward action need not be rude.
Mit den dicken Handschuhen bewegte sie die kleinen Teile ungeschickt.
With the thick gloves on, she moved the small parts clumsily.