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
Drive around the island and catch glimpses of past civilizations: ancient fig trees propped up by wooden crutches; centuries-old windmills that look like giant antique flyswatters; stone walls built by the Moors during the Middle Ages that somehow still look new.
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Julia Chaplin, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2025
Scenes between the women felt more wooden and tentative, and many of the conversations felt staged, or at least prerehearsed.
—Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2025
The ground floor of the townhouse features a bright and airy open-plan reception, dining and kitchen area designed with pale wooden floors, high ceilings and intricate artwork.
—Emma Kershaw, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
Bake in preheated oven until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs, 48 to 50 minutes, loosely covering with aluminum foil as needed to prevent overbrowning.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 May 2025
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Julia Chaplin, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2025
Scenes between the women felt more wooden and tentative, and many of the conversations felt staged, or at least prerehearsed.
—Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2025
The ground floor of the townhouse features a bright and airy open-plan reception, dining and kitchen area designed with pale wooden floors, high ceilings and intricate artwork.
—Emma Kershaw, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
Bake in preheated oven until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs, 48 to 50 minutes, loosely covering with aluminum foil as needed to prevent overbrowning.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wooden
Adjective
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But after a smattering of deeply uncomfortable and boundary-crossing hangs, Austin decides to sever ties with Craig, who slowly loses his mind trying to win back his erstwhile buddy.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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The film is also an introspective interrogation of Cruise's stardom, confronting its main character with uncomfortable realities: his world is artificial, insulated, and fleeting, and his multimillion-dollar good looks could disappear in an instant.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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Where the real Colin and Emma have trouble getting much further than a clumsy hug after a putt-putt date, some of the acting couples have increased their intimacy levels with breathtaking speed.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
12 May 2025
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Word's document comparison interface is also clumsy and confusing compared with FineReader's.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Today, hydrogen bombs have replaced atom bombs in most arsenals, creating a world of uneasy standoffs among nuclear foes.—
William J. Broad,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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With the rage virus still raging, a group of survivors, including a husband and wife played by Jodie Comer and Aaron Taylor-Johnson, lives in uneasy isolation on a fortified island — until one of them crosses the causeway into whatever’s left of the mainland.—
Greg Braxton,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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There was an awkward overhead in the third game that Sinner couldn’t meet square on.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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But the timing of the Rockies’ decision was awkward.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
12 May 2025
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Yet, the rustic charm comes with quirks that would test even the most adventurous.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Featuring an outdoor pool and two hot tubs (a rarity in the U.K.), Cliveden’s spa is a dreamy place nestled behind rustic brick walls to lounge on a balmy Saturday or Sunday.—
Claudia Fisher,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2025
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“Wooden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wooden. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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