Awkward and Formal

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Awkward

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

Formal

Formal adjective - Following or agreeing with established form, custom, or rules.
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Awkward and formal are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Awkward" instead an adjective "Formal".
Nearby Words: form, formality, formalize, formalise, formative

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  • She Cleans Up Nicely She's as awkward in a formal dress as a tomboyish salvage diver might be expected to be, despite being quite attractive.
    Source: She Cleans Up Nicely
  • Useful Notes / British Accents Queen Amidala (when speaking formally, as to the Trade Federation) attempts to use some sort of stilted, ultra-formal accent that sounds RP-ish, but mostly just awkward.
    Source: Useful Notes / British Accents
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