6
untimely(adjective, dull, wrong, flat, slow)
6
wooden(adjective, rude, uncertain, awkward, stiff)
5
all thumbs(expression, adjective, idiom, ability, awkward)
5
artless(adjective, incompetent, clumsy, inexpert, inelegant)
5
crude(adjective, sharp, rough, careless, bulky)
5
dumb
5
futile(weak, stupid, idle, inadequate, feeble)
5
ham-handed(adjective, rude, uncertain, awkward, clumsy)
5
inapplicable(adjective, wrong, suitable, improper, tasteless)
5
inapposite(dull, flat, slow, unsuitable, unfitting)
5
inexperienced(adjective, dull, weak, flat, slow)
5
irrational(adjective, careless, stupid, unthinking, obtuse)
5
poor(adjective, weak, thin, rude, false)
5
senseless(adjective, careless, foolish, stupid, rash)
5
unbefitting(adjective, agree, wrong, rude, suitable)
5
ungraceful(adjective, ability, awkward, stiff, incompetent)
5
unproficient(adjective, dull, flat, slow, inadequate)
4
bad
4
cockeyed
4
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