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
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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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.
Source: Uncomfortable Elevator Moment
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