Competently and Clumsily

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Competently adverb - In a skillful or expert manner.

Usage example: performed the piece at least competently, if not superbly

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Clumsily is an antonym for competently.

Nearby Words: competent, competence, competency

Clumsily adverb - In a clumsy manner.

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Competently is an antonym for clumsily.

Nearby Words: clumsy, clumsiness

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Clumsily and Competently. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/competently/clumsily

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