Boorish and Gawky

Boorish

Boorish adjective - Having or showing crudely insensitive or impolite manners.

Gawky and boorish are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Gawky" instead an adjective "Boorish".

Nearby Words: boor, boorishly

Gawky

Gawky adjective - Having or showing an inability to move in a graceful manner.

Boorish and gawky are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Boorish" instead an adjective "Gawky".

Nearby Words: gawk, gawked, gawking
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