maladroitly en · ADV
Etymology
Etymology tree English maladroit Middle English -ly English -ly English maladroitly From maladroit + -ly.
Meanings
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In a maladroit manner.
There was only one chair, and they offered it to her. They stood over her, maladroitly, apparently unsure how to proceed.
1985, Lance Parkin, The Infinity Doctors, page 103:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most maladroitly | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more maladroitly | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
pl niezgrabnie (in a maladroit manner) · pl niezręcznie (in a maladroit manner)