Awkward
Awkward adjective - Showing or marked by a lack of skill and tact (as in dealing with a situation).
Usage example: her awkward handling of the seating arrangements at the wedding reception resulted in many hurt feelings
Amateurish and awkward are semantically related. in clumsy topic. In some cases you can use "Amateurish" instead an adjective "Awkward".
Nearby Words: awkwardness, awkwardly
Amateurish
Amateurish adjective - Lacking or showing a lack of expert skill.
Usage example: that's an amateurish wallpapering job—the pattern doesn't match at the seams
Awkward and amateurish are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Awkward" instead an adjective "Amateurish".
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