unhandy

[ uhn-han-dee ]

adjective

, un·hand·i·er, un·hand·i·est.

1. not skillful in manual work:

   He's unhandy when it comes to fixing things around the house.

   Synonyms: bumbling, inept, awkward, clumsy

2. inconveniently placed or arranged.
3. difficult to handle or use, as tools or objects.

unhandy

/ ʌnˈhændɪ /

adjective

1. not skilful with one's hands; clumsy; awkward
2. inconvenient

Other Words From

• un·handi·ly adverb
• un·handi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of unhandy¹

First recorded in 1655–65; un- ¹ + handy

Example Sentences

Unhandy New Yorkers move into a Pennsylvania fixer-upper bought by the wife for its history.

From Los Angeles Times

Unhandy New Yorkers move into a Pennsylvania fixer-upper bought by the wife for its history.

From Los Angeles Times

These days, even the most unhandy of us have found ourselves DIYing our way out of household troubles.

From Washington Post

Unhandy New Yorkers move into a Pennsylvania fixer-upper bought by the wife for its history.

From Los Angeles Times

Perhaps there is something about Hardy that brings out an especially unhandy company.

From Washington Post

Related Words

• amateurish
• helpless
• inadequate
• incapable
• ineffectual
• inefficient
• inept
• inexperienced
• unqualified
• unskilled
• useless