Definition of MALADROIT

maladroit

Plural: maladroits

Adjective

  • not adroit
    • "a maladroit movement of his hand caused the car to swerve"
    • "a maladroit translation"
    • "maladroit propaganda"

Adj

  • Not adroit; awkward, clumsy, inept.

Noun

  • Somebody who is inept, or lacking in skill, or talent.

Origin / Etymology

From French maladroit, from mal- (“bad, badly”) + adroit (“skilful”).

Antonyms

adroit

Scrabble Score: 12

maladroit: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
maladroit: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
maladroit: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

maladroit: valid Words With Friends Word