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
Museumgoers are greeted by several recreations of wooden boats used by Native Americans.
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Chris Quintana, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Aguilar spends most of her weekends manning her wooden, minimalist photo booths – a rustic aesthetic the blends in with Southern California’s hilly vistas – for brides, grooms and all their guests.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
The trail headed into the shade and toward a wooden bridge over the creek.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
The next day, Bowes took an Uber to his father’s house and hid the gun under some wooden stairs near a dog park.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 5 Sep. 2025
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Chris Quintana, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Aguilar spends most of her weekends manning her wooden, minimalist photo booths – a rustic aesthetic the blends in with Southern California’s hilly vistas – for brides, grooms and all their guests.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
The trail headed into the shade and toward a wooden bridge over the creek.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
The next day, Bowes took an Uber to his father’s house and hid the gun under some wooden stairs near a dog park.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wooden
Adjective
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The father said the priest asked about masturbation and pornography, and that his son was uncomfortable and reported it immediately after leaving church.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The content is absurd, borderline uncomfortable and consistently viral.—
Leeron Walter,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Chris and Emilia’s conversation is suddenly interrupted by a premature explosion, which was caused by a clumsy member of a militia group called the Sons of Liberty.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Tiny, slow and clumsy — these hatchlings are an easy snack for predators.—
Diaa Hadid,
NPR,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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And that helped to resolve that weird uneasy tension in my head.—
Maria Reva
September 3,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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The safe-haven asset offers investors a hedge against an uneasy financial environment as a sharp hiring slowdown coincides with a steady uptick of inflation, according to analysts.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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After a 21-year absence from Wrigley Field that ended earlier this summer, the weekend ceremonies seemed to signal the conclusion to an awkward, ongoing saga.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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However, nothing negates the unique way in which people from the South embrace socializing with each other, which brings us to a potentially awkward situation that arises often enough and gives grief to even the most polite Southerners.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Farm is a rustic-chic fitness and wellness retreat in Castilian Springs, Tennessee, just 45 minutes from Nashville.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
8 Sep. 2025
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Top 5 Can’t Miss Book a lakefront stay at Wander the Resort, where sleek cottages and private beachfront access redefine rustic luxury.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Wooden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wooden. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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