# clumsily vs clumsy

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### clumsily
*adverb · frequency rank #46,986*
In a clumsy manner or way; without care or finesse, often hurriedly or awkwardly.

### clumsy
*adjective · IPA /ˈklʌmzi/ · frequency rank #16,199*
Awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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