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Definition of klutziness

klutziness

/ˈklʌt.si.nəs/
klutz · i · ness
Adverb:klutzily
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Adjective:klutzy
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• noun

1

North American The quality or state of being physically clumsy, awkward, or uncoordinated.

Example

"Her habitual klutziness made working in a crowded glassware shop a daily challenge."

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• Rhymes for klutziness

• Nearby Words

klick
klondike
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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the American English noun 'klutz', borrowed in the mid-20th century from Yiddish 'klots' (meaning 'wooden block' or figuratively a 'clumsy person'), which comes from Middle High German 'kloz' ('lump' or 'block').

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Klutziness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 2, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/klutziness
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