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
Natural light spills onto a wooden floor, his houndstooth-upholstered armchair, the low-slung couch draped with a colorful Guatemalan blanket.
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Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
These should follow the same guidelines as wooden furniture.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
Heading upstairs, all the way to the top, there's an impressive fitness center—old-school wooden pilates machines, pristine new equipment, punching bags, just the works.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
The tiered wooden frame adds depth to the flat piece of glass, keeping this piece from looking two-dimensional.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 12 Jan. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
These should follow the same guidelines as wooden furniture.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
Heading upstairs, all the way to the top, there's an impressive fitness center—old-school wooden pilates machines, pristine new equipment, punching bags, just the works.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
The tiered wooden frame adds depth to the flat piece of glass, keeping this piece from looking two-dimensional.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 12 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for wooden
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wooden
Adjective
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Although the meeting went smoothly and led to concrete commitments, the bonhomie was strained by uncomfortable questions at a news conference about the issue hanging over the day’s diplomacy.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Rather than telegraphing trouble in paradise, the move could simply be a styling choice—or a response to high temperatures, which cause one’s hands to swell and can make wearing a ring uncomfortable.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But in that moment, my 40 years of skiing experience evaporated, and the bulletproof snow and thick crowds transformed me into an anxious and clumsy mess.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
9 Jan. 2026
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Following the adventures of the titular sheep, the franchise’s latest takes place at Mossy Bottom Farm on Halloween Eve, watching as excitement turns to dismay when the clumsy Farmer ruins the pumpkin patch.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Neighbors fear rising violence Residents said the shooting has left them uneasy.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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But by evening, an uneasy calm had settled across the city.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The couple's appearance comes just days after Cher appeared on Shepard's Armchair Expert and dropped a few awkward moments with the hosts.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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This mind-melter from Charlie Kaufman centers on an enigmatic Buckley as the conflicted girlfriend of Jesse Plemons’s awkward Jake, who takes her to meet his incredibly strange parents (Toni Collette and David Thewlis).—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Decorative wood planks make for a rustic accent wall that naturally flows up to the ceiling.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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Rounded ball points along the edge of this rustic mirror add some pizzazz without overwhelming the minimalist design.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Wooden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wooden. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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