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weak(adjective, poor, stupid, idle, inadequate)
7
amateurish(adjective, inadequate, clumsy, unable, inelegant)
7
cumbersome
7
inane(poor, careless, foolish, stupid, rash)
7
silly(adjective, careless, foolish, stupid, rash)
7
unbecoming(adjective, agree, wrong, rude, awkward)
7
unwise(adjective, foolish, stupid, rash, risky)
6
feckless(adjective, weak, stupid, idle, inadequate)
6
heavy-handed(adjective, simple, ability, awkward, stiff)
6
helpless(adjective, weak, awkward, inadequate, useless)
6
hopeless(adjective, weak, poor, stupid, idle)
6
incongruous(adjective, dull, agree, wrong, flat)
6
malapropos(adjective, dull, agree, wrong, flat)
6
out of place(expression, adjective, idiom, agree, wrong)
6
ridiculous(adjective, foolish, suitable, improper, absurd)
6
thoughtless(adjective, sharp, rough, careless, foolish)
6
undiplomatic(adjective, sharp, rough, careless, thoughtless)
6
undue(adjective, wrong, suitable, improper, tasteless)
6
unhappy(adjective, good, ability, awkward)
6
untalented(adjective, awkward, educated, overall, bulky)
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