Awkward and Chagrined

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

Nearby Words: awkwardness, awkwardly

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

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Awkward and chagrined are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Awkward" instead an adjective "Chagrined".

Nearby Word: chagrin

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Chagrined and Awkward. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 10, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/awkward/chagrined

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