51 entries under awkward topic. ×

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inelegant(adjective, simple, rough, slow, rude)
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oafish(adjective, simple, rough, slow, rude)
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uncoordinated(adjective, simple, stupid, inept)
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all thumbs(expression, inept, clumsy, bulky)
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blundering(simple, stupid, unqualified, inept)
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gawkish(simple, stupid, inept, clumsy)
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halting(rude, incompetent, impolite, clumsy)
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heavy(cruel, stiff, inept, bulky)
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hulking(inept, bulky, ungainly)
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incompetent(unqualified, inept, clumsy, bulky)
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inexpert(incompetent, unqualified, inept, clumsy)
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lumbering(simple, stupid, inept, clumsy)
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unwieldy(inept, bulky, ungainly)
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blunderous(simple, stupid, inept, clumsy)
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bulky(inept, ungainly)
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crude(adjective, rough, rude, coarse)
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helpless(inept, bulky, ungainly)
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ill-bred(adjective, rough, rude, coarse)
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ill-shaped(inept, bulky, ungainly)
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inexperienced(incompetent, unqualified, inept, bulky)
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