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
Similarly, Buddhist goma fire ceremonies involve priests burning wooden sticks in sacred flames to symbolize the eradication of ignorance and desire.
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Ronald S. Green, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2025
Seventeen-year-old Fatima Mujib sits on a worn wooden chair in a narrow, makeshift classroom.
—Abdulghani Aqlan, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Mar. 2025
Sometimes wine shops or wineries will have wooden boxes (see photo above) to transport bottles home.
—Lanee Lee, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Men of various ages and sizes were stretched out on the wooden bunks or settling in.
—Graydon Carter, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2025
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Ronald S. Green, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2025
Seventeen-year-old Fatima Mujib sits on a worn wooden chair in a narrow, makeshift classroom.
—Abdulghani Aqlan, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Mar. 2025
Sometimes wine shops or wineries will have wooden boxes (see photo above) to transport bottles home.
—Lanee Lee, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Men of various ages and sizes were stretched out on the wooden bunks or settling in.
—Graydon Carter, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wooden
Adjective
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This, again, signals that this is an unusual and uncomfortable situation.—
Tim Maurer,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Since Mercury is the planetary ruler of Virgo, Kaye responds to these behaviors when defensive or uncomfortable.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Unlike clumsier species that struggle with obstacles, the black mamba leverages every surface with surgical precision, effectively turning the landscape into a series of launchpads.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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There’s also a touching subplot for the clumsy, muted Dopey (Andrew Barth Feldman), who’s regularly the butt of the other dwarfs’ jokes.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The whole exchange left Brooke feeling a little uneasy.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Sudden shifts in tariffs and federal job cuts have left many investors feeling uneasy.—
Bruce Gil,
Quartz,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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While Susan’s style gets all the attention, there’s a story to be told in Roberta’s awkward glow-up, too.—
Scarlett Harris,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2025
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The timing is awkward for Google, coming just days after Microsoft’s latest warning implying users would be safer switching from Chrome to Edge.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The style is classic yet rustic, with smooth planks, a rich stain, decorative moldings along the rim, and baseboards along the bottom.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Mar. 2025
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Stay here: Lone Mountain Ranch is equal parts rustic and chic.—
Sophie-Claire Hoeller,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Wooden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wooden. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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