maladroit
clumsy, awkward
Advanced Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ma.la.dʁwa/
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Cultural Note
'Maladroit' literally means 'bad right (hand)' — the opposite of 'adroit' (deft, skillful). It applies both to physical clumsiness and social awkwardness. Saying something 'maladroit' implies a well-meaning but poorly expressed comment.
📝 Example Sentences
Il est maladroit, il casse tout.
He is clumsy, he breaks everything.
C'était une remarque maladroite.
It was an awkward remark.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | maladroite |
| masculine | maladroit |
| feminine_plural | maladroites |
| masculine_plural | maladroits |