clumsiness

Meanings

• noun

  The state or quality of being clumsy, which is marked by ungracefulness or awkwardness in movement or handling of things, often resulting in accidents.

  - "His clumsiness caused him to drop the vase and break it."
  - "Despite her clumsiness, she managed to prepare dinner for her family."
  - "The clumsiness of the toddler made it difficult for him to eat his meal."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈklʌm.zi.nəs/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with clumsiness
gumptious , humorous , jumbo , plummos , rumorous , tumultuous

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Variants

List of all variants of clumsiness that leads to same result
clumsier , clumsiest , clumsily , clumsiness , clumsinesses , clumsy

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Etymology

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The word 'clumsiness' originated from the Old English word 'clumos' which means 'heavy, slow, ungainly'. It is related to the German word 'klum' meaning 'stupid' or 'clumsy'.

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Trivia

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1. Clumsiness is not a disability, but it can sometimes make everyday tasks more challenging.

2. The world record for the most number of bananas peeled in one minute is held by a man named Evan Pike, who peeled 511 bananas in 2011. This feat required great dexterity and the absence of clumsiness!

3. Some animals, such as elephants and hippos, are known for their clumsy movements.

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Related Concepts

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1. Gracefulness: The opposite of clumsiness, gracefulness refers to the ability to move or perform actions with elegance and poise.

2. Coordination: The ability to move different parts of the body in a coordinated manner is important for avoiding clumsiness.

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Culture

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Clumsiness is a common trait in human beings, especially in children. It is often portrayed as a source of comedy in literature and films. For example, in Roald Dahl's 'James and the Giant Peach', the main character James is described as being very clumsy. In art, clumsiness can be seen as a reflection of the imperfections and quirks of human nature.

How to Memorize "clumsiness"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone dropping things frequently or tripping over their own feet to remember the meaning of clumsiness.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word clumsiness with the image of a toddler trying to eat with a fork for the first time to help memorize it.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Clumsy cats usually make big messes' to help remember the meaning of clumsiness.

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