maladroit

The word “maladroit” has 3 syllables: mal-a-droit

It's pronounced as /ˌmæl.əˈdrɔɪt/

What is synonym and antonym for maladroit?

In the thesaurus, “maladroit” has 59 synonyms and 33 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for maladroit along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for maladroit

all thumbs
amateur
amateurish
awkward
blundering
botched
brash
bumbling
bunglesome
bungling
butterfingered
cack-handed
careless
clumsy
clunky
crude
floundering
fumbled
gauche
graceless
green
halting
ham-fisted
ham-handed
handless
heavy-handed
ill-advised
impolitic
incompetent
inconsiderate
ineffective
ineffectual
inefficient
inelegant
inept
inexperienced
inexpert
insensitive
klutzy
left-handed
lumbering
misdirected
misguided
sloppy
stumbling
tacky
tactless
thoughtless
two left feet
uncoordinated
undiplomatic
ungraceful
unhandy
unpolished
unprofessional
unskilled
unskillful
untactful
untoward

Antonyms for maladroit

able
accomplished
adept
adroit
capable
clever
competent
consummate
coordinated
crackerjack
deft
dexterous
dextrous
diplomatic
easy
effortless
expert
facile
gracious
handy
masterful
masterly
nice
polished
professional
proficient
sensitive
skilled
skillful
smooth
sure-handed
tactful
talented

Meanings of maladroit

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

Example Sentences

His maladroit handling of the situation only made things worse.
The maladroit approach to the negotiations led to a breakdown in talks.
She was criticized for her maladroit behavior at the formal event.
The CEO’s maladroit management style caused the company to lose its competitive edge.
His maladroit attempt at humor during the meeting was met with silence.

On this page you'll find 92 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to maladroit, such as: able, accomplished, adept, adroit, all thumbs, amateur, amateurish.

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