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
This pressure washer is great for cleaning siding, wooden stairs and vehicles.
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Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The pontiff was interred at the basilica on Saturday, after his wooden coffin was driven through the streets of Rome on the popemobile, passing the Colosseum and thousands of mourners on its way.
—Rosa Rahimi, CNN Money, 27 Apr. 2025
Boating accidents are common in Congo, where old, wooden vessels are the main form of transport between villages and are often loaded far beyond capacity.
—FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
This is where the immortal pumps, kitten heels, and even boho wooden platforms come into play.
—Renata Joffre, Glamour, 19 Apr. 2025
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Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The pontiff was interred at the basilica on Saturday, after his wooden coffin was driven through the streets of Rome on the popemobile, passing the Colosseum and thousands of mourners on its way.
—Rosa Rahimi, CNN Money, 27 Apr. 2025
Boating accidents are common in Congo, where old, wooden vessels are the main form of transport between villages and are often loaded far beyond capacity.
—FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
This is where the immortal pumps, kitten heels, and even boho wooden platforms come into play.
—Renata Joffre, Glamour, 19 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wooden
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wooden
Adjective
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Because her life does force you to deal with uncomfortable truths about the way this country once worked, and the way certain members of our community did get excluded.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
30 Apr. 2025
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The Eurozone benefits from a better debt situation, though, as the Debt-to-GDP ratio is below 88% compared to an uncomfortable 124% for the U.S.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Imagine being cuddled by long-legged, clumsy poodles.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2025
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That’s — actually kind of genius, especially if the Poet was a clumsy fella who needed that kind of precautionary measure.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Consumer sentiment and expectations Americans are feeling uneasy about the economy, and that is showing up in the data.—
Russ Wiles,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Still, Ruark is increasingly uneasy about the future.—
Catherine Baab,
Quartz,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Bill Belichick’s daughter-in-law seems none too pleased with his girlfriend Jordon Hudson, shading the 24-year-old for her behavior during the Super Bowl winner’s awkward new CBS interview as former Patriots Julian Edelman and Rob Gronkowski defended Hudson.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2025
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The situation was made more awkward by the lack of support from anyone else at the table.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Jacquemus Opens Los Angeles Boutique—Attendees For Opening Include Lori Harvey And Laura Harrier Nestled in the heart of West Hollywood, French fashion house Jacquemus has unveiled its new boutique within a charming rustic home.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
25 Apr. 2025
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This Hinkley design is rustic without feeling dated.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Wooden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wooden. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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