The difference between Clever and Clumsy

When used as adjectives, clever means nimble with hands or body, whereas clumsy means awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous.

Clumsy is also noun with the meaning: a clumsy person.

check bellow for the other definitions of Clever and Clumsy

  1. Clever as an adjective:

    Nimble with hands or body; skillful; adept.

  2. Clever as an adjective:

    Resourceful, sometimes to the point of cunning.

    Examples:

    "'clever like a fox"

  3. Clever as an adjective:

    Smart, intelligent, or witty; mentally quick or sharp.

  4. Clever as an adjective:

    Showing inventiveness or originality; witty.

  5. Clever as an adjective (anthropology, of an Aboriginal Australian):

    Possessing magical abilities.

  6. Clever as an adjective (obsolete):

    Fit; suitable; having propriety.

  7. Clever as an adjective (obsolete):

    Well-shaped; handsome.

  8. Clever as an adjective (US, dated):

    Good-natured; obliging.

  9. Clever as an adjective (UK, colloquial):

    Fit and healthy; free from fatigue or illness.

  1. Clumsy as an adjective:

    Awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous.

    Examples:

    "He's very clumsy. I wouldn't trust him with carrying the dishes."

  2. Clumsy as an adjective:

    Not elegant or well-planned, lacking tact or subtlety.

    Examples:

    "It is a clumsy solution, but it might work for now."

    "What a clumsy joke..."

  3. Clumsy as an adjective:

    Awkward or inefficient in use or construction, difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape.

  1. Clumsy as a noun (informal, fairly, _, rare):

    A clumsy person.

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