Awkward and Hobbling

Awkward

Awkward adjective - Lacking social grace and assurance.

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

Nearby Words: awkwardness, awkwardly

Hobbling

Definitions of Awkward not found.

Awkward and hobbling are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Awkward" instead an adjective "Hobbling".

Nearby Words: hobble, hobbled

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

  • Film / Iron Man 2 Graceful in Their Element: For all his agility while flying, when we see Tony try and run in his armor for more than a few feet (as in the opening shot aboard the airplaine) it's an awkward, hobbling gait.
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