Awkward
Awkward adjective - Lacking social grace and assurance.
Unable and awkward are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Unable" instead an adjective "Awkward".
Nearby Words: awkwardness, awkwardly
Unable
Unable adjective - Lacking qualities (as knowledge, skill, or ability) required to do a job.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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It also proved awkward for a less raunchy reason: Many DVR users were unable to enter any of the non-alphabetic characters in the title, making the show impossible to find.
Source: Intentionally Awkward Title -
There is also the Kappei route, where Tomoya spends the first half or so unable to tell if Kappei is male or female (and having awkward feelings while wondering).
Source: Gay Option - An Accidental Pornomancer is a character who seems unable to avoid sex, particularly in situations where most sane people would find it awkward, non-consensual, squickish, immoral or impractical.
Source: Accidental Pornomancer
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