Awkward
Awkward adjective - Showing or marked by a lack of skill and tact (as in dealing with a situation).
Usage example: her awkward handling of the seating arrangements at the wedding reception resulted in many hurt feelings
Sloppy and awkward are semantically related In some cases you can use "Sloppy" instead an adjective "Awkward".
Nearby Words: awkwardness, awkwardly
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Before he began listening to that station, the protagonist was fat, sloppy, middle-aged, socially awkward, and stuck in a loser job.
Source: "Before" and "After" Pictures - The editing is so jumpy, sloppy, and awkward it's hilarious.
Source: Never Say "Die"
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