Meaning of the word maladroit in English

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maladroit

US /ˌmæl.əˈdrɔɪt/
UK /ˌmæl.əˈdrɔɪt/

Adjective

ineffective or clumsy in action or handling; awkward

Example:
His maladroit attempt to fix the computer only made things worse.
The politician made a maladroit comment that offended many voters.