Clumsily/ˈklʌmzɪli/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Physical Actions Use 'clumsily' to describe actions that involve movement and are done with lack of control or finesse. She clumsily stumbled over the rug. Pro Tip 2/3Negative Tone 'Clumsily' often implies a negative judgment about someone’s abilities in a specific situation. The magician clumsily performed the card trick. Pro Tip 3/3Visual Imagery Use 'clumsily' to create a mental picture of someone being awkward or uncoordinated. He clumsily navigated through the crowded room.