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Unbeholfen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Unbeholfen" is mainly used as adjective meaning "clumsy", "awkward" or "inept". It is also used as adverb.
Essential properties of "unbeholfen"
Its most important properties are:
Meanings of "unbeholfen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Lack of skill or dexterity"
"Unbeholfen", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.
- Definition: "Lack of skill or dexterity in actions or movements."
- Translation(s): clumsy, awkward, inept
- Synonym(s): ungeschickt, tollpatschig
- Antonym(s): geschickt, gewandt
- Related word(s): Unbeholfenheit
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er bewegt sich sehr unbeholfen auf dem Eis.
- Seine unbeholfene Art machte ihn sympathisch.
- Sie versuchte, das Problem unbeholfen zu lösen.
2.) "To perform something clumsily or unskillfully"
"Unbeholfen", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "To perform something in a clumsy or unskillful manner."
- Translation(s): clumsily, awkwardly, ineptly
- Synonym(s): ungeschickt, plump
- Antonym(s): geschickt, elegant
- Related word(s): unbeholfen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er hat unbeholfen versucht, das Bild aufzuhängen.
- Sie hat unbeholfen die Frage beantwortet.
- Er tanzte unbeholfen auf der Bühne.