Awkward and Contrary

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Awkward

Awkward adjective - Lacking social grace and assurance.
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Contrary and awkward are semantically related in unreasonable topic. In some cases you can use "Contrary" instead an adjective "Awkward".
Nearby Words: awkwardness, awkwardly

Contrary

Contrary adjective - Being as different as possible.
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Awkward and contrary are semantically related in perverse topic. Sometimes you can use "Awkward" instead an adjective "Contrary".
Nearby Words: contravene, contrast, contrariness, contrarian

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  • Contrary to how this trope usually plays out, their relationship remains awkward even after they realize this.
    Source: Literature / Mickey Haller
  • Contrary to it being dropped after Leia is healed up, their interactions become extremely awkward, stilted and they try to avoid each other.
    Source: Reality Ensues / Video Games
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