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"Clumsily" vs. "awkwardly": a delicate dance of words
Lloyd Cooper 03/10/2024, 22:17English.me team member
What is similar?
Both "clumsily" and "awkwardly" describe a lack of grace or smoothness in action or movement.
What is different?
"Clumsily" often emphasizes physical ineptness or lack of coordination, while "awkwardly" can refer to both physical clumsiness and socially uncomfortable situations.
Which one is more common?
Examples of usage
Clumsily- She clumsily dropped the vase, shattering it on the floor.
- He clumsily tripped over the curb while trying to catch the bus.
- He awkwardly tried to make conversation with his new colleagues.
- The meeting ended awkwardly, with everyone unsure of how to leave.
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