Awkward
Awkward adjective - Lacking social grace and assurance.
Little and awkward are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Little" instead an adjective "Awkward".
Nearby Words: awkwardness, awkwardly
Little
Little adjective - Having relatively little height.
Awkward and little are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Awkward" instead an adjective "Little".
Nearby Word: littleness
Both words in one sentence
- This is a standard part of Bob Newhart's style, which is purposefully awkward and a little befuddled.
Source: Realistic Diction Is Unrealistic -
Similarly, Brian is normally just a little bit awkward, but becomes more than a little bit scary when he hasn't been taking his medication.
Source: Series / New Tricks -
Out There chronicles the coming-of-age misadventures of socially awkward Chad, his little brother Jay, and his best friend Chris.
Source: Western Animation / Out There
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