7
despotic(adjective, oppressive, tyrannical)
7
ham-fisted(adjective, awkward, incompetent, inept, clumsy)
6
clumsy(adjective, simple, ability, rough, slow)
6
dictatorial(adjective, tyrannical)
6
domineering(adjective, tyrannical)
6
graceless(adjective, simple, rough, slow, rude)
6
overbearing(adjective, tyrannical)
6
ungainly(adjective, simple, rough, slow, rude)
6
unskillful(adjective, ability, awkward, incompetent, unqualified)
5
autocratic(adjective, tyrannical)
5
gawky(adjective, simple, rough, slow, rude)
5
left-handed
5
unhandy(awkward, stiff, unqualified, inept, clumsy)
5
wooden(adjective, rude, awkward, stiff, incompetent)
4
authoritarian
4
elephantine(adjective, good, awkward, inept, bulky)
4
handless
4
lubberly(simple, stupid, awkward, inept, clumsy)
4
uncouth(adjective, rude, awkward, impolite, inept)
4
ungraceful(adjective, awkward, stiff, incompetent, clumsy)
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