Awkward and Handless

Awkward

Awkward adjective - Lacking or showing a lack of nimbleness in using one's hands.
Usage example: an awkward catch of a fly ball

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

Nearby Words: awkwardness, awkwardly

Handless

Handless adjective - Lacking or showing a lack of nimbleness in using one's hands.
Usage example: she's far too handless to be good at needlework

Awkward and handless are semantically related. You can use "Awkward" instead an adjective "Handless".
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