"a maladroit movement of his hand caused the car to swerve"; "a maladroit translation"; "maladroit propaganda"
is similar to
lacking physical movement skills, especially with the hands
"a bumbling mechanic"; "a bungling performance"; "ham-handed governmental interference"; "could scarcely empty a scuttle of ashes, so handless was the poor creature"- Mary H. Vorse
is similar to
revealing lack of perceptiveness or judgment or finesse
"an inept remark"; "it was tactless to bring up those disagreeable"
is similar to
lacking the skillful and effective interaction of muscle movements
"his movements are uncoordinated"; "an uncoordinated toddler"
is similar to
(of a person) lacking mechanical skills
see also
lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance
"an awkward dancer"; "an awkward gesture"; "too awkward with a needle to make her own clothes"; "his clumsy fingers produced an awkward knot"