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ham-handed

The word “ham-handed” has 2 syllables: ham-handed

It's pronounced as /ˈhæmˌhændɪd/

What is synonym and antonym for ham-handed?

In the thesaurus, “ham-handed” has 65 synonyms and 23 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for ham-handed along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for ham-handed

Antonyms for ham-handed

Meanings of ham-handed

  • adjective
    1. Clumsy, heavy, or inept; not delicate, light or gentle.

Example Sentences

  • The CEO's ham-handed decision-making alienated both employees and investors.
  • Despite his good intentions, his ham-handed attempt to mediate the conflict only made matters worse.
  • The diplomat's ham-handed remarks during the press conference sparked an international outcry.
  • The comedian's ham-handed delivery of jokes fell flat with the audience, eliciting more groans than laughs.
  • She cringed at her date's ham-handed efforts to impress her, wishing he would just relax and be himself.

On this page you'll find 88 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to ham-handed, such as: adroit, agile, all thumbs, athletic, awkward, blundering, blunderous.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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