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
Ill-advised and awkward are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ill-advised" instead an adjective "Awkward".
Nearby Words: awkwardness, awkwardly
Ill-advised
Ill-advised adjective - Showing poor judgment especially in personal relationships or social situations.
Awkward and ill-advised are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Awkward" instead an adjective phrase "Ill-advised".
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Ill-advised and Awkward. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/awkward/ill-advised
Awkward & Ill-advised. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/awkward/ill-advised>.
Ill-advised or Awkward. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/awkward/ill-advised.
