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goffo

clumsy

adjective GOF-foh Rare

Also means

awkward

Usage Note

Goffo describes both physical clumsiness and social awkwardness. It can be used before or after the noun: un goffo tentativo (a clumsy attempt). The adverb form is goffamente, and the noun goffaggine means clumsiness.

Examples

"È stato un momento goffo per tutti."

Natural Translation

It was an awkward moment for everyone.

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