Awkward and Jackleg

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Awkward adjective - Lacking social grace and assurance.

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

Nearby Words: awkwardness, awkwardly

Jackleg adjective - Lacking or showing a lack of expert skill.

Usage example: he did such a jackleg installation of that door frame that now the door won't shut

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Awkward and jackleg are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Awkward" instead an adjective "Jackleg".

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