Clumsy and Spry

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Clumsy adjective - Lacking or showing a lack of nimbleness in using one's hands.

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Spry is an antonym for clumsy.

Nearby Words: clumsiness, clumsily

Spry adjective - Moving easily.

Usage example: an older woman who's still surprisingly spry

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Clumsy is an antonym for spry.

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Spry and Clumsy. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/clumsy/spry

Clumsy & Spry. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/clumsy/spry>.

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