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