Awkward and Neat

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Awkward adjective - Lacking social grace and assurance.

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Neat is an antonym for awkward.

Nearby Words: awkwardness, awkwardly

Neat adjective - Being clean and in good order.

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Awkward is an antonym for neat in clever topic.

Nearby Words: neatness, neatly

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