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ham-fisted
ham-fisted /ˌhæm ˈfɪstəd◂/ (also ˌham-ˈhanded) adjective informal
1. not at all skilful or careful in the way that you deal with people
   SYN  inept:
    They made several ham-fisted attempts to spy on her.
2. not at all skilful with your hands
   SYN  clumsy