Diffident and Gawky

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Diffident adjective - Not comfortable around people.

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

Nearby Words: diffidence, diffidently

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

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

Nearby Words: gawk, gawked, gawking

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