screwish

/skrɛʊʃ/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling or characteristic of a screw; having or showing a tendency to be awkward or fumbling in one’s movements or actions.

“After a few drinks, John’s screwish behavior on the dance floor became quite the spectacle.”

2. adverb

in a screwish manner; clumsily or awkwardly.

“She struggled to open the jar and managed to do it screwish, spilling its contents everywhere.”

Synonyms

  • awkward
  • clumsy
  • inept

Antonyms

  • agile
  • coordinated
  • deft