English Explanatory Dictionary

maladroit

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Not adroit; awkward, clumsy, inept.
noun
  1. Somebody who is inept, or lacking in skill, or talent.

Pronunciation

/ˌmæl.əˈdɹɔɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-maladroit.wav

Word forms

maladroit more maladroit most maladroit maladroits

Etymology

From French maladroit, from mal- (“bad, badly”) + adroit (“skilful”).

Derived words

maladroitly maladroitness
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