Awkward and Inopportune

Awkward

Awkward adjective - Lacking social grace and assurance.

Inopportune is a synonym for awkward in embarrassing topic. In some cases you can use "Inopportune" instead an adjective "Awkward", when it comes to topics like untimely, inconvenient.

Nearby Words: awkwardness, awkwardly

Inopportune

Inopportune adjective - Occurring before the usual or expected time.

Awkward is a synonym for inopportune. You can use "Awkward" instead an adjective "Inopportune".

Nearby Word: inopportunely
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