3
clownish(adjective, rough, rude, coarse, awkward)
3
fumbling
3
imperious
3
inelegant(adjective, simple, rough, slow, rude)
3
magisterial
3
oafish(adjective, simple, rough, slow, rude)
3
roughshod
3
tyrannous(adjective, tyrannical)
3
uncoordinated(adjective, simple, stupid, awkward, inept)
3
uninspired(adjective, dull, unoriginal)
2
all thumbs(expression, awkward, inept, clumsy, bulky)
2
blundering(simple, stupid, awkward, unqualified, inept)
2
boorish(adjective, rough, rude, coarse, insensitive)
2
draconian(adjective, harsh, tyrannical)
2
gawkish(simple, stupid, awkward, inept, clumsy)
2
good
2
halting(rude, awkward, incompetent, impolite, clumsy)
2
heavy(cruel, awkward, stiff, inept, bulky)
2
high-handed
2
hulking(awkward, inept, bulky, ungainly)
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