maladroitly

Definitions

In an awkward, clumsy, or unskillful manner.

Lacking in adroitness or social tact.

Examples

He maladroitly dropped the expensive vase while trying to move it to the shelf.

The politician maladroitly handled the sensitive question, causing further controversy among the voters.

Synonyms

awkwardly clumsily ineptly bunglingly unskillfully gawkily incompetently

Antonyms

adroitly skillfully deftly gracefully expertly aptly competently