Meaning: Awkward in movement or handling things
Hindi: भद्दा, अनाड़ी
Synonyms: awkward, ungainly, bumbling
Antonyms: graceful, skillful, adroit
Asked in: SSC CGL 2024 T-1 · SSC MTS 2023 · SSC GD 2021 T-1
clumsy in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2024 T-1 One Word Substitution
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Awkward in movement or mannerAnswer & explanation
Answer: C) Clumsy
Correct Answer: Clumsy
Explanation:
The word "clumsy" refers to someone or something that is awkward in movement or manner, lacking grace or skill. - SSC MTS 2023 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
ClumsyAnswer & explanation
Answer: A) Graceful
Answer: (1) Graceful
Solution:
• The word "Clumsy" means awkward or lacking coordination (असामंजस्यपूर्ण, अजीब).
• The antonym "Graceful" means showing elegance and smoothness of movement (सुंदर और सहज).
• Jealous means feeling envy (ईर्ष्यालु).
• Fierce means aggressive or intense (क्रूर).
• Nervous means anxious or worried (चिंतित).
• Therefore, the most appropriate antonym of Clumsy is Graceful – option (1).
Examples
- “He made a clumsy attempt to fix the machine.”
clumsy – questions
What is the meaning of clumsy in Hindi?
clumsy means “भद्दा, अनाड़ी” in Hindi. In English: Awkward in movement or handling things
What are the synonyms of clumsy?
Synonyms of clumsy: awkward, ungainly, bumbling.
What is the opposite of clumsy?
Antonyms of clumsy: graceful, skillful, adroit.
Has clumsy been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – clumsy has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2024 T-1, SSC MTS 2023, SSC GD 2021 T-1.