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
Of course, the lasting image from our present era will be that of the wooden roof and spire engulfed in flames.
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Oscar Holland, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
Amore also got to explore the island a bit, as the pooch was also snapped on top of a wooden carving alongside Vergara’s family member.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Standing in front of the shop’s wooden door, Frank unwinds story after story of cars bought from pictures alone.
—Raphael Orlove, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
Employees work on wooden dummy vehicles at Volvo’s new fully electric production plant near Kosice that just opened its training centre in Kosice, Slovakia on November 12, 2024.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2024
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Oscar Holland, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
Amore also got to explore the island a bit, as the pooch was also snapped on top of a wooden carving alongside Vergara’s family member.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Standing in front of the shop’s wooden door, Frank unwinds story after story of cars bought from pictures alone.
—Raphael Orlove, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
Employees work on wooden dummy vehicles at Volvo’s new fully electric production plant near Kosice that just opened its training centre in Kosice, Slovakia on November 12, 2024.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wooden
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Giving an act of service as a gift sounds weird, as wrapping up a helping hand sounds impossible, or at least uncomfortable to say the least.Sophie Liza Cannon, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Bringing up sensitive subjects like politics (especially during an election season), the cost of things, or religion can lead to uncomfortable conversations.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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Never mind the clumsy wording — taxes on U.S. citizens working abroad aren’t excessive so much as excessively complicated — this is one campaign promise that may actually be fulfilled, given the Republican control of both houses of Congress.Tyler Cowen, Sun Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024
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Walker believed traditional bass and treble controls were a clumsy way of tweaking tonal balance.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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There’s no shortage of movies that have looked at Dylan’s music and his uneasy relationship to fame.David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
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Merkel recalled how Putin, knowing that she had once been wounded by a dog and was uneasy around them, had infamously brought his large Labrador to a meeting between them in 2007.Christian Edwards, CNN, 3 Dec. 2024
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The next steps Around the league, the manner of Friday’s operation came off to some as unnecessarily awkward.Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 30 Nov. 2024
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The even bigger and more awkward three-person version is also on sale for $108 ($71 off).Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
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Eye-catching in its texture and simplicity, the box straddles the line between rustic and modern.Miles Walls, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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Find it on Amazon Add a Touch of Elegance with This 2-Piece Handcrafted Nesting Coffee Table Set The Handcrafted Nesting Coffee Tables feature a unique cylindrical design, adding a touch of rustic elegance to your space.Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Wooden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wooden. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.
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