Synonyms of awkwardness
6 similar words
Another word for awkwardness is ineptness. Other synonyms of awkwardness are inelegance, clunkiness and clumsiness.
Synonyms and similar words for awkwardness
nounMore synonyms
- clunkinessThe state or property of being clunky.
- clumsinessA lack of coordination or elegance; the condition or quality of being clumsy.
- discomfiture
- ineptnessThe quality or degree of being inept.
- ineptitude
- ineleganceThe state or quality of being inelegant; lack of grace, refinement, beauty, or polish in language, composition, or...
Meaning of awkwardness
- noun The state or quality of being awkward; clumsiness; unskillfulness.
- noun The quality of an embarrassing situation.
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Questions about synonyms of awkwardness
- What is another word for awkwardness?
- Awkwardness has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as ineptness, inelegance, clunkiness and clumsiness.
- What does awkwardness mean?
- Awkwardness means the state or quality of being awkward; clumsiness; unskillfulness.
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