Awkward and Abashed

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Awkward adjective - Lacking social grace and assurance.

Usage example: preteens feeling awkward at their first formal dance

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Abashed and awkward are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Abashed" instead an adjective "Awkward".

Nearby Words: awkwardness, awkwardly

Abashed adjective - Feeling or caused to feel uneasy and self-conscious.

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Awkward and abashed are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Awkward" instead an adjective "Abashed".

Nearby Words: abashment, abashing

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