ham-handed

[ ham-han-did ]

/ ˈhæmˈhæn dɪd /

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adjective

clumsy, inept, or heavy-handed: a ham-handed approach to dealing with people that hurts a lot of feelings.

Also especially British, ham-fist·ed

[ham-fis-tid]. /ˈhæmˈfɪs tɪd/.

Origin of ham-handed

First recorded in 1915–20

OTHER WORDS FROM ham-handed

ham·hand·ed·ness; especially British, ham·fist·ed·ness, noun

Words nearby ham-handed

Hamersley Range, hames, hame tug, hametz, ham-fisted, ham-handed, Hamhung, Hamilcar Barca, Hamill, Hamilton, Hamilton, Alexander

Example sentences from the Web for ham-handed

It was a new voice, and in contrast to the ham-handed posturing of “Officer Hernandez,” the threat was direct and more aggressive.
A Female Writer’s New Milestone: Her First Death Threat|Annie Gaus|December 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It was ham-handed and poorly done, and it all could have been averted.
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But they are chortling about how ham-handed Burson's PR guys were.
Facebook Smear Blame Game|Dan Lyons|May 13, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Rather, they expressed surprise at how ham-handed Burson has been.
Facebook Smear Blame Game|Dan Lyons|May 13, 2011|DAILY BEAST