as in uncomfortable
lacking social grace and assurance
an eminent scientist who was wooden in front of television cameras
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Recent Examples of wooden
The exterior wooden stairwell acted as a chimney and the fire spread.
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Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2025
Just a maze of wooden boardwalks connecting a smattering of cozy tents lit by lanterns and decorated with sheepskin rugs, leather steamer trunks, and plaid throw blankets.
—Leslie Jamison, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2025
There is currently little research into the greater impact of living or working in wooden properties, although his team is planning a long-term study of young people living in wooden campus accommodation.
—Maddy Savage, TIME, 18 Jan. 2025
In his photograph of the Hanok swimming spot, Kim showcases a teeming pool framed by traditional Korean architecture of wooden structures and curved roofs, echoing a dialogue between past and present.
—Hanna Park, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
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Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2025
Just a maze of wooden boardwalks connecting a smattering of cozy tents lit by lanterns and decorated with sheepskin rugs, leather steamer trunks, and plaid throw blankets.
—Leslie Jamison, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2025
There is currently little research into the greater impact of living or working in wooden properties, although his team is planning a long-term study of young people living in wooden campus accommodation.
—Maddy Savage, TIME, 18 Jan. 2025
In his photograph of the Hanok swimming spot, Kim showcases a teeming pool framed by traditional Korean architecture of wooden structures and curved roofs, echoing a dialogue between past and present.
—Hanna Park, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for wooden
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wooden
Adjective
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On just his second film, the gifted young helmer demonstrates a sophisticated sense of framing, pace and exquisitely uncomfortable dramatic tension, compounded by Jung-Jae Il’s anxious Philip Glass-like score.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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Since then, Jupiter and Saturn have been in a tense and uncomfortable dance with each other, forming a square that has at times felt very motivating and inspiring, but also discouraging and alienating.—
Roya Backlund,
StyleCaster,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Amazon’s best-selling soup bowls are made with triple-layered glass that even the clumsiest folks may find hard to break.—
Ashley Zlatopolsky,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2025
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Okay too many clumsy Star Wars references there, but one thing the report also correctly notes is that this would be a rare development where Star Wars recruits a top A-list actor to star in a film.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Add Vargas to the long list of Americans who have been uneasy about TikTok’s future.—
Jeff Gluck,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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For all of their uneasy gazing and silent discernment, artful visages are a key element in the decor.—
Leilani Marie Labong,
Architectural Digest,
15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Listen to Marsden recall the awkward encounter in the clip above.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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In his defense, the Anti-Defamation League tweeted from X that Musk’s gesture seemed to be an awkward expression of enthusiasm.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Tempus 18-Inch Artificial Valentine’s Day Wreath This indoor-outdoor artificial grapevine wreath is both romantic and rustic.—
Kaitlin Gates,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Jan. 2025
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Inside, the space evokes a rustic cottage, where Korean and French titles line bookshelves and an artificial fireplace flickers in the corner.—
Vivian Song,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Wooden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wooden. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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