80 entries under awkward topic. ×

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incompetent(adjective, weak, ability, poor, stupid)
22
unfit(adjective, dull, weak, agree, wrong)
21
clumsy(adjective, dull, weak, simple, sharp)
20
maladroit(adjective, dull, ability, flat)
17
unskilled(adjective, dull, weak, ability, flat)
16
inapt(adjective, dull, agree, ability, flat)
16
inappropriate(adjective, good, dull, agree, wrong)
14
bungling(adjective, inadequate, incompetent, unqualified)
14
unsuitable(adjective, dull, agree, wrong, flat)
13
inexpert(adjective, dull, weak, ability, flat)
13
unskillful(adjective, weak, ability, inadequate)
12
unable(adjective, dull, weak, flat, slow)
9
graceless(adjective, ability, rude, unsophisticated)
9
bumbling(adjective, ability, rude, incompetent)
9
stupid(adjective, dull, simple, sharp, flat)
9
tactless(adjective, sharp, rough, rude, careless)
9
unfortunate(adjective, good, ability, poor, foolish)
8
ill-chosen(adjective, good, ability, poor)
8
improper(adjective, dull, agree, wrong, flat)
8
ungainly(adjective, simple, ability, stiff)
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