Awkward and Skinny

Awkward

Awkward adjective - Lacking social grace and assurance.

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

Nearby Words: awkwardness, awkwardly

Skinny

Skinny adjective - Being of less than usual width.

Awkward and skinny are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Awkward" instead an adjective "Skinny".

Nearby Words: skinned, skinning

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

  • Progressively Prettier Bootsie from Friendly Hostility started out skinny and awkward, but eventually ended up being acknowledged in-series as attractive.
  • Space Ace: Dexter; normally, he's The Ace, but thanks to Borf's Infanto Ray, he spends most of the game as a skinny, awkward teenager.
    Source: Dork Knight
  • Series / Atlantis He's skinny, and awkward with curly hair and his nose is far too long.
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