3
stumbling(adjective, uncertain, awkward, inept, clumsy)
3
thoughtless(adjective, sharp, rough, rude, careless)
3
thumb
3
unable(adjective, dull, flat, slow, inadequate)
3
unfit(adjective, dull, flat, slow, ready)
3
unpolitic(adjective, sharp, ability, rough, courtesy)
2
base
2
careless(inappropriate, insensitive, unwise, unthinking, indiscreet)
2
floundering(adjective, awkward, inadequate, clumsy, unable)
2
gawkish(awkward, inept, bulky, ungainly, undexterous)
2
gruff(adjective, sharp, rough, careless, thoughtless)
2
imperfect(uncertain, hesitant, tentative)
2
improper(adjective, dull, flat, slow, incorrect)
2
incapable(adjective, inadequate, useless, unqualified, inept)
2
indecorous(adjective, improper, incorrect, unsuitable, clumsy)
2
ineffectual(adjective, inadequate, useless, inept, unable)
2
inexperienced(dull, flat, slow, inadequate, inept)
2
labored(difficult, uncertain, hesitant, tentative, tortuous)
2
ponderous(difficult, awkward, stiff, inept, bulky)
2
rude(adjective, sharp, rough, careless, crude)
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