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
In the exhibit that precedes the sub tour, Bigelow, who is in her seventies and wore a down jacket, pointed to an old wooden school desk.
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Robert Sullivan, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
The bridge extends from the bluff-top Pacific Street across the beachfront road known as The Strand to the wooden portion of the pier.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Members of the Saddle Gals and Guys Drill Team rode wooden stick horses, while people wearing inflatable horse costumes pulled a small cart for Days End Farm.
—Tracy Trobridge, Baltimore Sun, 4 Jan. 2026
Klum could be seen laying down on a wooden platform on top of a brown logomania Gucci beach towel.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wooden
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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.—
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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.—
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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.—
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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.—
Adjective
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Neighbors fear rising violence Residents said the shooting has left them uneasy.—
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But by evening, an uneasy calm had settled across the city.—
Adjective
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The rise of digital payment systems has made tipping both easier and more awkward, especially when prompts appear at counters, kiosks and drive-thru windows.—
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Use this a couple of times a week for smoother, brighter skin (without getting sunburnt and sand in awkward places).—
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Inside, guests are greeted by the cozy tavern, a cocktail of rustic Adirondack style and modern trappings—the tables adorned in their nightly best, expectantly awaiting patrons.—
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The rustic farmhouse-style shelves are a hit with shoppers, who rave about their durability and strength.—
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“Wooden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wooden. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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