Option 1: Clumsy -> Means lacking grace or skill, awkward in movement - directly synonymous with maladroit.
Option 2: Skillful -> Means having ability and competence - opposite of maladroit.
Option 3: Expert -> Means highly skilled or knowledgeable - opposite of maladroit.
Option 4: Lazy -> Means unwilling to work or be active - refers to lack of effort, not lack of skill.
Hence, Option 1: Clumsy -> "Maladroit" is a French-derived word meaning awkward or lacking in skill and grace, making "clumsy" the perfect synonym -> correct