Awkward and Slighting

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Awkward adjective - Lacking social grace and assurance.

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

Nearby Words: awkwardness, awkwardly

Slighting adjective - Intended to make a person or thing seem of little importance or value.

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Awkward and slighting are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Awkward" instead an adjective "Slighting".

Nearby Words: slight, slighted, slightingly

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