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 play opens with Curator (Richard Lewis) struggling to maneuver an oversized wooden crate through a narrow doorway into a museum workroom.
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Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
In the days before Holy Week, the statues are hoisted onto large platforms with rows of parallel wooden beams running underneath.
—Alexis Marshall, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
In September 1475, flames consumed the wooden houses along the road, including the home of Nikifor Basenkov, an aide to Tsar Ivan the Great.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
Bricker has already located a mobile stage to stand in for the wooden bandshell.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for wooden
Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
In the days before Holy Week, the statues are hoisted onto large platforms with rows of parallel wooden beams running underneath.
—Alexis Marshall, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
In September 1475, flames consumed the wooden houses along the road, including the home of Nikifor Basenkov, an aide to Tsar Ivan the Great.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
Bricker has already located a mobile stage to stand in for the wooden bandshell.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for wooden
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wooden
Adjective
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Pride should come from your willingness to improve, not from resisting uncomfortable truths.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Dry air can be harmful and uncomfortable, but the LEVOIT Top Fill Humidifier can address that in any room of your home.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But it’s played sincerely, so the visual contrast just makes the connection feel clumsy, if not outright absurd.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
23 Mar. 2026
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McGee meets one of a clumsy TURF intern Pete, who is revealed to be Olivia's 18-year-old son, Matteo (Patrick Keleher) under interrogation.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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That neighbor also raised concerns about security, saying fewer on-site resources and changes in how calls are handled have left some people feeling uneasy.—
Daniel Wilkerson,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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As the war in Iran stretches into a fifth week, investors who had been hopeful for a quick resolution are growing increasingly uneasy about the real-world fallout from the conflict.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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So Pakistan is already in an awkward position because the Saudis are being attacked.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Lock down the logistics first The fastest way to kill trip momentum is skipping the awkward conversations.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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With large tables inside and an outdoor patio featuring a rustic fire pit, the eatery could easily fit a few families, a birthday party or even a business meeting.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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Today’s popular tablescape often resembles an expensive country retreat, with an emphasis on rustic materials like stoneware and hand-turned wood.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Wooden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wooden. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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