Awkward
Awkward adjective - Lacking social grace and assurance.
Introverted and awkward are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Introverted" instead an adjective "Awkward".
Nearby Words: awkwardness, awkwardly
Introverted
Introverted adjective - Not comfortable around people.
Usage example: a quiet, introverted child who likes to sit at home and read books
Awkward and introverted are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Awkward" instead an adjective "Introverted".
Nearby Words: introvert, introversion
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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K being socially awkward and introverted from being locked away in the government think tank, Gem and Gemma due to having each other in the same environment grew up socially awkward but very extroverted.
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Friendless Background: A self-imposed one to some extent: the very awkward and introverted Norrell has isolated himself from all other magicians (to the point of actively preventing other people studying magic) and doesn't much like anyone else either.
- For his part, Madarame is introverted and socially awkward, but functional enough to form several deep friendships.
Source: Over and Under the Top
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