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- US Pronunciation
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- [mal-uh-droit]
- /ˌmæl əˈdrɔɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mal-uh-droit]
- /ˌmæl əˈdrɔɪt/
Definitions of maladroitness word
- adjective maladroitness lacking in adroitness; unskillful; awkward; bungling; tactless: to handle a diplomatic crisis in a very maladroit way. 1
- noun maladroitness The condition of being maladroit. 1
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Origin of maladroitness
First appearance:
before 1665 One of the 47% oldest English words
1665-75; < French, Middle French; see mal-, adroit
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Parts of speech for Maladroitness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
maladroitness popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
maladroitness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for maladroitness
noun maladroitness
- ineptitude — quality or condition of being inept.
- ignorance — the state or fact of being ignorant; lack of knowledge, learning, information, etc.
- coarseness — composed of relatively large parts or particles: The beach had rough, coarse sand.
- greenness — the quality or state of being green.
- rudeness — discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way: a rude reply.
Antonyms for maladroitness
noun maladroitness
- sophistication — sophisticated character, ideas, tastes, or ways as the result of education, worldly experience, etc.: the sophistication of the wealthy.
- artfulness — slyly crafty or cunning; deceitful; tricky: artful schemes.
- dexterity — Dexterity is skill in using your hands, or sometimes your mind.
- skill — the ability, coming from one's knowledge, practice, aptitude, etc., to do something well: Carpentry was one of his many skills.
- easiness — the quality or condition of being easy.
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