1. plural of clumsiness; instances or qualities of being awkward, ungraceful, or lacking coordination in movement or action
Usage: countable plural form; often used to describe repeated or multiple instances of awkward behavior
2. plural of clumsiness; instances of tactlessness or insensitivity in social interaction
Usage: figurative use; refers to social or verbal blunders

Examples

• His clumsinesses on the dance floor were endearing rather than embarrassing.
• The speaker's clumsinesses in handling the difficult questions made the audience uncomfortable.
• Despite her clumsinesses with tools, she managed to assemble the furniture.
• His social clumsinesses often led to misunderstandings with colleagues.
• The child's clumsinesses gradually improved as she grew older and more coordinated.
• We laughed at our collective clumsinesses during the ice skating lesson.