Awkward and Big

Awkward

Awkward adjective - Lacking social grace and assurance.

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

Nearby Words: awkwardness, awkwardly

Big

Big adjective - Having great meaning or lasting effect.

Awkward and big are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Awkward" instead an adjective "Big".

Nearby Word: bigness

Both words in one sentence

  • Film / Nebraska Cringe Comedy: Most of the movie can be summed up as one big, awkward moment, simply because of the clashing personalities.
  • Uncomfortable Elevator Moment After a moment of awkward silence, Rhino explains that his fingers are too big to push the buttons.
  • Belly Dancer Big, Carrie's ex-boyfriend, walks into the restaurant to wish her happiness, the dancer immediately starts flirting with him, leading to an awkward situation at the table.
    Source: Belly Dancer
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