Maladroit
(adjective)
- Lacking physical coordination or grace; awkward.
- Inept, bungling, or clumsy in handling matters.
Origin:
Mid 17th century, from french maladroit "left-handed, awkward", from mal- "bad" + adroit "dexterous".
Examples:
- The maladroit waiter spilled the tray of drinks.
- The maladroit thief was caught by the police.
- Her maladroit attempts at fixing the computer only made the problem worse.
- The maladroit driver had several accidents in one year.
- His maladroit speech was filled with embarrassing pauses and stammers.