Awkward
Awkward adjective - Lacking social grace and assurance.
Hefty and awkward are semantically related In some cases you can use "Hefty" instead an adjective "Awkward".
Nearby Words: awkwardness, awkwardly
Hefty
Both words in one sentence
- Department of Redundancy Department: The metrical restrictions of Latin epic, as well as a hefty bit of Vergil's personal style, make for awkward (if not downright humorous) translations.
Source: Literature / The Aeneid
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