Definition of MALADROIT

maladroit

Meanings

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

Words With Friends Score: 14

maladroit is a valid Words With Friends word