Awkward and Mumbling

Awkward

Awkward adjective - Lacking social grace and assurance.

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

Nearby Words: awkwardness, awkwardly

Mumbling

Mumbling noun - Indistinct enunciation.
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Synonyms for Mumbling

Awkward and mumbling are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Awkward" instead an adjective "Mumbling".

Nearby Words: mumble, mumbled

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  • Uncomfortable Elevator Moment When Ezri and Bashir have decided they should be Just Friends, they discuss how awkward the ride would be if they hadn't discussed their feelings, with a lot of staring at the feet and awkward mumbling, but now that they'd decided not to act on those feelings, they should be fine.
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