Awkward and Timorous

Awkward

Awkward adjective - Lacking social grace and assurance.

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

Nearby Words: awkwardness, awkwardly

Timorous

Timorous adjective - Easily frightened.

Awkward and timorous are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Awkward" instead an adjective "Timorous".

Nearby Words: timid, timidly, timorously
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