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单词 maladroit
释义 mal·a·droit
\|malə|drȯit\ adjective
Etymology: French, from Middle French, from mal badly + adroit — more at mal-, adroit
1. : marked by a lack of dexterity or skill : clumsy
 < a maladroit movement of my hand … caused the car to swerve — C.H.Whiteley >
 < a maladroit translation >
2. : revealing a lack of perception, judgment, or finesse : tactless, inept, bungling
 < embittered by maladroit introductions — Sara H. Hay >
 < maladroit propaganda >
Synonyms: see awkward
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