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clumsy Antonyms

Opposite of clumsy

Because the opposite of clumsy shifts with each meaning, the 16 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Awkward in movement or handling things; lacking physical grace, coordination, or dexterity.

Usage Example

"The puppy was still graceful on its oversized paws and kept tripping over the rug."

Strongest
graceful
agile
nimble
dexterous
coordinated
Strong
adroit
deft

• adjective (Context 2)

Done without skill, tact, or elegance; poorly thought out or expressed.

Usage Example

"He made a tactful attempt to apologize, which only made the situation more uncomfortable."

Strongest
tactful
skillful
Strong
diplomatic
adroit
deft
polished

• adjective (Context 3)

Difficult to handle or use; unwieldy or poorly designed.

Usage Example

"The old software had a handy interface that required too many clicks to complete simple tasks."

Strong
handy
convenient
user-friendly
streamlined
ergonomic

Similar words to clumsy

Words similar to clumsy shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

awkward
unwieldy
uncoordinated
cumbersome
ungainly
inept
klutzy
ham-fisted
See all synonyms of clumsy

• Nearby Words

clumpy
clumsily
clumsiness
clumsy
clunker
clunky
cluster

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Clumsy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/clumsy
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