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Synonyms for maladroitly


Grammar : Adv
Spell : mal-uh-droit
Phonetic Transcription : ˌmæl əˈdrɔɪt

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Définition of maladroitly

Origin :
  • 1670s, from mal- + adroit. Related: Maladroitly; maladroitness.
  • As in badly : adv inadequately
Example sentences :
  • Maladroitly, he gave no direct reply, but answered the question by another.
  • Extract from : « Aladdin of London » by Sir Max Pemberton
  • Maladroitly, yet with eager fingers, she put off her cloak and hat.
  • Extract from : « The Garden of Swords » by Max Pemberton
  • But he did it maladroitly by expressing the hope that things were going well with Mr. West.
  • Extract from : « Queed » by Henry Sydnor Harrison

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