1. lacking skill or grace in movement or handling; clumsy or awkward

Examples

• His maladroit attempt to fix the computer only made things worse.
• She felt maladroit on the dance floor, stepping on her partner’s feet.
• The waiter’s maladroit handling of the tray resulted in spilled drinks.
• His maladroit social skills made networking events uncomfortable for him.
• The politician’s maladroit response to the crisis damaged her reputation.
• Despite being maladroit with tools, he insisted on doing his own repairs.