Awkward
Awkward adjective - Showing or marked by a lack of skill and tact (as in dealing with a situation).
Usage example: her awkward handling of the seating arrangements at the wedding reception resulted in many hurt feelings
Fumbled and awkward are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Fumbled" instead an adjective "Awkward".
Nearby Words: awkwardness, awkwardly
Fumbled
Fumbled adjective - Showing or marked by a lack of skill and tact (as in dealing with a situation).
Usage example: my future father-in-law shook his head over my fumbled attempt to compliment his daughter
Awkward and fumbled are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Awkward" instead an adjective "Fumbled".
Nearby Word: fumbling
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