Meaning
clumsy, awkward
- lacking physical coordination, dexterity, or grace
- tactless, poorly conceived, or awkwardly handled
In a sentence
Con un movimento maldestro ha fatto cadere il bicchiere dal tavolo.
With a clumsy movement, he knocked the glass off the table.
È stato un tentativo maldestro di nascondere il proprio errore.
It was a clumsy attempt to hide his mistake.
Perché fai sempre gesti così maldestri quando sei nervoso?
Why do you always make such clumsy gestures when you are nervous?
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| maldestro | masculine · singular |
| maldestra | feminine · singular |
| maldestri | masculine · plural |
| maldestre | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formed from 'mal' (badly) and 'destro' (dexterous/right-handed).