clumsily

Example Sentences

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Even couples who make it well into a marriage contend with all the perils born from romance gone stale, including the functional discord clumsily realized in the sight-gag metaphor of “The Miniature Wife.”

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

The company has responded clumsily to users’ complaints, spawning several social media news cycles about whether it respects its own customers.

From Slate • Apr. 14, 2026

With Leipzig seemingly in control and on track to go one point behind Hoffenheim, Raum fell clumsily, taking out Kaars in the box.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

The visit has the heavy air of obligation — they don’t see Dad very often — and when he clumsily welcomes them into his ramshackle house, pregnant pauses and pursed lips ensue.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 24, 2025

Still, she worked on, clumsily at first, until she had fileted all four fish.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez