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(mal-a-droit) 3 syllables

Definition

adjective. clumsy or awkward in movement or action.

Example Sentence

The maladroit dancer tripped on stage.

More Example Sentences

His maladroit movements broke the vase.

Synonyms

awkward; clumsy; inept

Antonyms

graceful; skillful; adept

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Rhymes

  • boyt
  • boyte
  • coit
  • foyt
  • hoit
  • hoyt
  • voight
  • voigt
  • voit

  • adroit
  • beloit
  • benoit
  • deloitte
  • detroit
  • dutoit
  • exploit

  • maladroit
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