Awkwardness and Tension

Awkwardness

Awkwardness noun - Trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape.

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Tension and awkwardness are semantically related. in embarrassment topic. In some cases you can use "Tension" instead a noun "Awkwardness".

Nearby Words: awkward, awkwardly

Tension noun - The burden on one's emotional or mental well-being created by demands on one's time.

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Awkwardness and tension are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Awkwardness" instead a noun "Tension".

Nearby Words: tense, tensing, tensed, tenseness, tensely

initial	initial awkwardness	initial tension
considerable	considerable awkwardness	considerable tension
sheer	sheer awkwardness	sheer tension
obvious	obvious awkwardness	obvious tension
Other adjectives: visible, romantic, heavy, real, constant, severe, extreme, intense, serious, little, main, social, general, political, possible, mutual, lingering, further, extra, maximum, added, resulting.

Working with the Ex: Happens occasionally with Russell and Mariel, leading to much awkwardness and tension.

Source: Series / Invasion!
When you see it again, knowing the depth and intensity of Carol and Therese's affair, the awkwardness becomes tension charging the air like a lightning rod.

Source: Once More, with Clarity!
As there is already a bit of Unresolved Sexual Tension between the two of them, much awkwardness ensues.

Source: Film / Jerry Maguire

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