Clumsy
Clumsy adjective - Lacking social grace and assurance.
Usage example: felt clumsy in the unfamiliar uniform
Rustic and clumsy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rustic" instead an adjective "Clumsy".
Nearby Words: clumsiness, clumsily
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Round and round the fire Leaping through the flames, or joined in circles, Rustically solemn or in rustic laughter Lifting heavy feet in clumsy shoes, Earth feet, loam feet, lifted in country mirth.
Source: Dances and Balls
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