80 entries under awkward topic. ×

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unbecoming(adjective, agree, wrong, rude)
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heavy-handed(adjective, simple, ability, stiff)
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helpless(adjective, weak, inadequate, useless)
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unhappy(adjective, good, ability)
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untalented(adjective, educated, overall, bulky)
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wooden(adjective, rude, uncertain, stiff)
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all thumbs(expression, adjective, idiom, ability)
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ham-handed(adjective, rude, uncertain, clumsy)
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inexperienced(adjective, dull, weak, flat, slow)
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ungraceful(adjective, ability, stiff, incompetent)
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gawky(adjective, simple, ability, clumsy)
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halting(adjective, rude, uncertain, hesitant)
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klutzy(adjective, simple, slang, ability, stupid)
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ham-fisted(adjective, uncertain, hesitant, incompetent)
3
lumpish(adjective, simple, ability, stupid)
3
uncoordinated(adjective, simple, clumsy, bulky)
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unwieldy(adjective, bulky, ungainly, hulking)
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blundering(adjective, sharp, rough, clumsy)
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butterfingered(simple, stupid, clumsy, bulky)
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callow(new, raw, inexperienced, uncouth)
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