Awkward and Caviling

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Awkward adjective - Lacking social grace and assurance.

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

Nearby Words: awkwardness, awkwardly

Caviling adjective - Given to making or expressing unfavorable judgments about things.

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Awkward and caviling are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Awkward" instead an adjective "Caviling".

Nearby Words: cavil, cavilling

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