unhandy

unhandy
unhandily, adv.unhandiness, n.
/un han"dee/, adj., unhandier, unhandiest.
1. not skillful in manual work: He's unhandy when it comes to fixing things around the house.
2. inconveniently placed or arranged.
3. difficult to handle or use, as tools or objects.
[1655-65; UN-1 + HANDY]
Syn. 1. clumsy, awkward, inept, bumbling.

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  • unhandy — a. 1. Awkward, unskilful, clumsy, bungling, maladroit, inexpert, inapt, gauche. 2. Inconvenient, uncomfortable, awkward …   New dictionary of synonyms

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