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
Their $16 push broom has a nice wooden handle and broom head, plus stainless-steel supports.
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Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
Four men sat on the wooden benches, waiting to have their cases heard.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 25 Aug. 2025
Chinese-style mud houses line the lake’s edge—their curved roofs reflected in still waters as wooden rowboats drift past floating lanterns.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
This combination of a plush velvet material mixed with the wooden base allows the bench to function in a variety of homes, including those with modern, rustic, or French country styles.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wooden
Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
Four men sat on the wooden benches, waiting to have their cases heard.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 25 Aug. 2025
Chinese-style mud houses line the lake’s edge—their curved roofs reflected in still waters as wooden rowboats drift past floating lanterns.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
This combination of a plush velvet material mixed with the wooden base allows the bench to function in a variety of homes, including those with modern, rustic, or French country styles.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wooden
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wooden
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But beneath the glittering headlines lies the uncomfortable truth: the advertised jackpot is not the real prize, the odds are stacked against players, and the system relies heavily on the very people most vulnerable to financial strain.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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An uncomfortable Lydia attempted to change the subject, but her dad kept going.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This is a huge bonus for a clumsy gal like myself, who often trips over air.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
People.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The scale of the problem became terrifyingly clear during the Covid-19 pandemic, as the Japanese government struggled to respond to a nationwide crisis with clumsy digital tools.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
9 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Unlike taking space to cool down, which is a much healthier strategy, the silent treatment is used specifically to make the other partner feel uneasy.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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The pair form an uneasy and sometimes humorous alliance while uncovering a drug ring revolving around a dangerous alien narcotic.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But, sadly, this can be hard to repair once too far gone; naming the dynamic out loud can be daunting and awkward.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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India wants all three guests to remain seated, however awkward the conversation may be.—
Spriha Srivastava,
CNBC,
28 Aug. 2025
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The conniption — a properly old-fashioned word, considering the restaurants' rustic decor and pretend general store — started last week.—
Neal Rubin,
Freep.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Parker points to elements such as the leather straps supporting the window treatments and the heavy, rustic stitchwork along the greeter station.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Wooden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wooden. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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