Awkward and Excessive

Awkward

Awkward adjective - Lacking social grace and assurance.

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

Nearby Words: awkwardness, awkwardly

Excessive

Excessive adjective - Going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount.

Awkward and excessive are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Awkward" instead an adjective "Excessive".

Nearby Words: excess, excessively

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