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 pros battled for gold using traditional wooden paddles.
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David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
The Buena Vista Lagoon is the only one in coastal San Diego County that is blocked by a weir, a low wooden dam installed in the 1970s near the beach.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Two of the figures — dressed in red hats, black shirts, khaki pants and black masks — are seen hanging from ropes around their necks on a wooden gallows topped with a Mexican flag, FNTV video shows.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
There are also wooden pews made for the school’s Bond Chapel and 72,000 glass slides from the art-history department, all of which were bequeathed to Gates over the years.
—Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2025
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David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
The Buena Vista Lagoon is the only one in coastal San Diego County that is blocked by a weir, a low wooden dam installed in the 1970s near the beach.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Two of the figures — dressed in red hats, black shirts, khaki pants and black masks — are seen hanging from ropes around their necks on a wooden gallows topped with a Mexican flag, FNTV video shows.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
There are also wooden pews made for the school’s Bond Chapel and 72,000 glass slides from the art-history department, all of which were bequeathed to Gates over the years.
—Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wooden
Adjective
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker Anat Joseph agreed, noting that gestures like sending scented clothing blur platonic boundaries and can understandably make a partner uncomfortable.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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However, forecasters note that the relative humidity at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar will be an uncomfortable 85 percent Saturday and 82 percent Sunday.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Threading that narrative in there, and getting all the clumsy beats and the awkward beats, felt like a continuation of the narrative.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Sep. 2025
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Well accustomed to the bumps and bruises that come with playing defense at a high level, Thomas can look back with some humor at one of the ankle injuries, which was due to a clumsy play.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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All that should have spelled relief to H-1B workers and their corporate sponsors, but Xiao Wang, chief executive of the immigration services firm Boundless Immigration, said the lack of detail left many unanswered questions – and his clients uneasy.—
Dian Zhang,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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If uneasy, history may provide equal insights with economics.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In July, a Coldplay concert jumbotron captured an awkward moment after panning to an embracing couple, who promptly unlocked arms and tried to dodge the camera.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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According to Fightful, Holland had an awkward landing during his match.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Head straight to the rustic-chic Casa Palopó, one of two Relais & Chateaux properties in Guatemala.—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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Nestled on 21 acres in Hyde Park, about 90 minutes north of Manhattan, the development aims to reimagine resort living that’s rooted in the rustic natural landscape but elevated by One&Only’s signature service.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Wooden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wooden. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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