Awkward
Awkward adjective - Lacking social grace and assurance.
Limping and awkward are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Limping" instead an adjective "Awkward".
Nearby Words: awkwardness, awkwardly
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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The Triffids themselves have a rickety, limping gait and are slow moving, awkward creatures of little threat individually (unless they catch you unawares).
Source: Zombie Apocalypse -
It's a messy, awkward, rather painful looking affair...however, since it involves Ennis taking Jack roughly with no preparation and only a little bit of spit to ease the way, Realistically, this would end with bleeding and limping.
Source: Film / Brokeback Mountain
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