maladroitly

English

Etymology

maladroit +‎ -ly

Adverb

maladroitly (comparative more maladroitly, superlative most maladroitly)

  1. In a maladroit manner.
    • 1985, Lance Parkin, The Infinity Doctors, page 103:
      There was only one chair, and they offered it to her. They stood over her, maladroitly, apparently unsure how to proceed.
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