Awkward and Wieldy

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Awkward adjective - Lacking social grace and assurance.

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Wieldy is an antonym for awkward.

Nearby Words: awkwardness, awkwardly

Wieldy adjective - Easy to handle or use or manage.

Usage example: a large but wieldy book

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Awkward is an antonym for wieldy in topics: easy to use, easily transported.

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