Maladroit

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ËŒmæl.əˈdrɔɪt/

Origin

French maladroit, from mal- ("bad, badly") + adroit ("skilful")

Full definition of maladroit

Adjective

1. inept; clumsy; awkward; not adroit

Derived terms

• maladroitly
• maladroitness

Noun

1. Somebody who is inept, or lacking in skill, or talent.

Anagrams

• matroidal