B1 — Intermediateadjective
goffo
clumsy, awkward, ungainly
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
impacciatomaldestrosgraziatoimbranato
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
aggraziatoelegantedisinvoltoabile
Usage note
'Goffo' and 'impacciato' both mean awkward/clumsy. 'Maldestro' stresses poor dexterity. 'Imbranato' is informal and affectionate (hopeless, can't-do-anything-right). 'Sgraziato' specifically means lacking grace.
Example
"Da bambino era goffo e impacciato, poi la danza lo ha reso più coordinato."
"As a child he was clumsy and awkward; then dance made him more coordinated."
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