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| all thumbs |
awkward, especially with the hands; clumsy. |
| blunder |
to act or move in an awkward way or without clear purpose. [1/3 definitions] |
| clamber |
to climb with difficulty or in an awkward way, using hands and feet. |
| clumsy |
without physical grace or control; awkward. [2/3 definitions] |
| clunky |
functioning in an awkward or slow and inefficient manner. [1/2 definitions] |
| constrained |
artificially stiff; awkward. [1/2 definitions] |
| corner |
an awkward position from which escape is difficult. [2/10 definitions] |
| cornered |
in an awkward, embarrassing, or dangerous position from which escape is difficult. [1/2 definitions] |
| cub |
an inexperienced, immature, or awkward young person. [1/2 definitions] |
| cumbersome |
awkward or unmanageable because of size, shape, or weight. [1/2 definitions] |
| fix |
a difficult or awkward situation; dilemma; predicament. [1/13 definitions] |
| gangly |
tall, slender, and awkward; gangling. |
| gawky |
ungainly; awkward; clumsy. |
| geek |
a person who is considered to be socially different or awkward, esp. because of being overly intellectual. [1/3 definitions] |
| ham-handed |
clumsy or indelicate, as using large awkward hands or an awkward, insensitive approach. |
| heavy-handed |
not adept or skillful; without dexterity or talent for precision; awkward; clumsy. [1/2 definitions] |
| hitch1 |
an awkward gait; limp or hobble. [1/9 definitions] |
| hobble |
to walk with trouble or in an awkward manner; limp. [1/5 definitions] |
| icebreaker |
something that breaks the tension in a formal or awkward social situation. [1/2 definitions] |
| inconvenience |
the condition or quality of being awkward or troublesome. [1/3 definitions] |
| kettle of fish |
(informal) an awkward, difficult, or embarrassing situation. |
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