Awkward
Awkward adjective - Lacking social grace and assurance.
Troubling and awkward are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Troubling" instead an adjective "Awkward".
Nearby Words: awkwardness, awkwardly
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- disturbing and awkward
- disturbing and troubling
- annoying and awkward
- annoying and troubling
- unpleasant and awkward
- unpleasant and troubling
- difficult and awkward
- difficult and troubling
- painful and awkward
- painful and troubling
- heavy and awkward
- heavy and troubling
- uneasy and awkward
- uneasy and troubling
Both words in one sentence
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After some difficulties, including awkward moments with a handsome neighbour, Lori decides to help resolve the old issue troubling her new ghostly companion.
Source: Literature / Aunt Dimity
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