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 the clock ticking down Madrid were awarded a penalty when Nobel Mendy clumsily fouled Brahim Diaz, and La Liga's top scorer Mbappe dispatched it to snatch three points for his side.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

Parry released a statement saying it was "clumsily worded" and apologised for "any distress and offence caused".

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

She made him sit down on the rim of the pool, tore a strip from the loose part at the top of his tunic, and clumsily but carefully bound up the bite.

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks