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MALADROITLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does maladroitly mean?
• MALADROITLY (adverb)
The adverb MALADROITLY has 1 sense:
1. in a maladroit manner
Familiarity information: MALADROITLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a maladroit manner
Context example:
he dealt with the situation maladroitly
Antonym:
adroitly (with adroitness; in an adroit manner)
Pertainym:
maladroit (not adroit)
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