Awkward and Silly

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Awkward

Awkward adjective - Lacking social grace and assurance.
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Silly and awkward are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Silly" instead an adjective "Awkward".
Nearby Words: awkwardness, awkwardly

Silly

Silly adjective - Lacking in seriousness or maturity.
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Awkward and silly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Awkward" instead an adjective "Silly".
Nearby Word: silliness

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  • Expo Label While an Expo Label or two can help with the pacing, they can easily come across as silly and awkward.
    Source: Expo Label
  • Comments: Co-friendleaders embark on hilariously awkward and silly adventures in cooking and feelings.
    Source: Fanfic Recs / Homestuck
  • The lines are a lot more unnatural-sounding and repetitive than the originals, but the scenes are supposed to be awkward and silly, so it works...a little too well.
    Source: Good Bad Translation
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