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{
"awkwardly":{
"as in clumsily , ineptly":{
"examples":[],
"synonyms":[],
"near synonyms":[
"clumsily",
"gracelessly",
"ham-handedly",
"ineptly",
"maladroitly",
"unskillfully",
"arduously",
"hardly",
"laboriously",
"strenuously",
"meticulously",
"painfully",
"painstakingly",
"thoroughly",
"assiduously",
"diligently",
"indefatigably",
"industriously",
"intensely",
"intently",
"mightily",
"sedulously",
"tirelessly"
],
"near antonyms":[
"easily",
"easy",
"effortlessly",
"facilely",
"fluently",
"freely",
"handily",
"hands down",
"lightly",
"painlessly",
"readily",
"smoothly",
"well",
"ably",
"adeptly",
"adroitly",
"competently",
"deftly",
"dexterously",
"efficiently",
"expertly",
"masterfully",
"proficiently",
"skillfully",
"instinctively",
"intuitively",
"naturally",
"spontaneously"
],
"antonyms":[]
},
"as in ungracefully":{
"examples":[],
"synonyms":[],
"near synonyms":[
"ungracefully",
"inappositely",
"inaptly",
"irrelevantly",
"inopportunely",
"unfortunately",
"unseasonably",
"unacceptably",
"unsatisfactorily",
"improperly",
"inappropriately",
"incongruously",
"incorrectly",
"unseemly",
"unsuitably",
"wrongly"
],
"near antonyms":[
"appositely",
"appropriately",
"congruously",
"correctly",
"duly",
"fittingly",
"happily",
"meetly",
"properly",
"right",
"rightly",
"suitably",
"well",
"acceptably",
"adequately",
"passably",
"satisfactorily",
"tolerably"
],
"antonyms":[]
},
"type":[
"adverb"
]
},
"awkward":{
"lacking social grace and assurance":{
"examples":[
"preteens feeling awkward at their first formal dance"
],
"synonyms":[
"clumsy",
"gauche",
"graceless",
"inelegant",
"rough-hewn",
"rustic",
"rustical",
"stiff",
"stilted",
"uncomfortable",
"uneasy",
"ungraceful",
"wooden"
],
"near synonyms":[
"angular",
"gawky",
"lubberly",
"ungainly",
"boorish",
"clownish",
"uncouth",
"abashed",
"discomfited",
"discomforted",
"discomposed",
"disconcerted",
"discountenanced",
"embarrassed",
"self-conscious",
"agitated",
"bothered",
"chagrined",
"dismayed",
"disquieted",
"distressed",
"disturbed",
"fazed",
"flustered",
"jittery",
"jumpy",
"mortified",
"nervous",
"nonplussed",
"nonplused",
"perturbed",
"rattled",
"unhinged",
"unsettled",
"upset",
"diffident",
"insecure",
"meek",
"modest",
"self-doubting",
"timid",
"unassertive",
"unassuming",
"unpretentious"
],
"near antonyms":[
"assured",
"calm",
"collected",
"composed",
"confident",
"cool",
"placid",
"poised",
"secure",
"self-assured",
"self-confident",
"self-possessed",
"serene",
"tranquil",
"undisturbed",
"unperturbed"
],
"antonyms":[
"graceful",
"suave",
"urbane"
]
},
"showing or marked by a lack of skill and tact (as in dealing with a situation)":{
"examples":[
"her awkward handling of the seating arrangements at the wedding reception resulted in many hurt feelings"
],
"synonyms":[
"botched",
"bungling",
"clumsy",
"fumbled",
"inept",
"inexpert",
"maladroit"
],
"near synonyms":[
"amateur",
"amateurish",
"crude",
"green",
"incompetent",
"ineffectual",
"inefficient",
"inexperienced",
"unpolished",
"unprofessional",
"unskilled",
"unskillful",
"careless",
"sloppy",
"tacky",
"tactless",
"undiplomatic",
"ill-advised",
"ineffective",
"ineffectual",
"misdirected",
"misguided"
],
"near antonyms":[
"able",
"accomplished",
"adept",
"capable",
"clever",
"competent",
"consummate",
"crackerjack",
"expert",
"masterful",
"masterly",
"polished",
"professional",
"proficient",
"skilled",
"skillful",
"talented",
"diplomatic",
"easy",
"effortless",
"gracious",
"smooth",
"tactful"
],
"antonyms":[
"adroit",
"deft",
"dexterous",
"dextrous",
"facile"
]
},
"causing embarrassment":{
"examples":[
"the awkward situation of having to listen as your host and hostess quarrel loudly in the next room"
],
"synonyms":[
"discomfiting",
"disconcerting",
"disturbing",
"embarrassing",
"flustering",
"uncomfortable"
],
"near synonyms":[
"confusing",
"difficult",
"disagreeable",
"impossible",
"inconvenient",
"intolerable",
"troublesome",
"unpleasant",
"unwieldy",
"unsettling",
"debasing",
"degrading",
"demeaning",
"humbling",
"humiliating",
"mortifying"
],
"near antonyms":[
"agreeable",
"comfortable",
"convenient",
"pleasing"
],
"antonyms":[]
},
"causing difficulty, discomfort, or annoyance":{
"examples":[
"our surprise guests came at a very awkward time"
],
"synonyms":[
"discommoding",
"disobliging",
"incommoding",
"inconvenient"
],
"near synonyms":[
"bothersome",
"burdensome",
"onerous",
"troublesome",
"annoying",
"disturbing",
"exasperating",
"frustrating",
"galling",
"irksome",
"irritating",
"maddening",
"nagging",
"nettlesome",
"riling",
"vexatious",
"vexing"
],
"near antonyms":[
"acceptable",
"bearable",
"endurable",
"sufferable",
"tolerable",
"advantageous",
"desirable",
"good",
"helpful"
],
"antonyms":[
"convenient",
"ultraconvenient"
]
},
"difficult to use or operate especially because of size, weight, or design":{
"examples":[
"that manual can opener is awkward to hold"
],
"synonyms":[
"bunglesome",
"clumsy",
"clunky",
"cranky",
"cumbersome",
"cumbrous",
"ponderous",
"ungainly",
"unhandy",
"unwieldy"
],
"near synonyms":[
"uncontrollable",
"unmanageable",
"bulky",
"dinosaurian",
"dinosauric",
"elephantine",
"heavy",
"hulking",
"massive",
"impracticable",
"impractical"
],
"near antonyms":[
"functional",
"practicable",
"practical",
"serviceable",
"useful"
],
"antonyms":[
"handy"
]
},
"having or showing an inability to move in a graceful manner":{
"examples":[
"an awkward person who is always tripping over herself"
],
"synonyms":[
"clumsy",
"gawkish",
"gawky",
"graceless",
"klutzy",
"uncoordinated",
"ungainly"
],
"near synonyms":[
"galumphing",
"larruping",
"lubberly",
"lumbering",
"lumpish",
"shambling",
"shuffling",
"unsteady",
"wobbly",
"wabbly"
],
"near antonyms":[
"light",
"light-footed",
"light-foot",
"lissome",
"lissom",
"lithe",
"nimble",
"sure-footed"
],
"antonyms":[
"coordinated",
"graceful"
]
},
"lacking or showing a lack of nimbleness in using one's hands":{
"examples":[
"an awkward catch of a fly ball"
],
"synonyms":[
"butterfingered",
"cack-handed",
"clumsy",
"graceless",
"ham-fisted",
"ham-handed",
"handless",
"heavy-handed",
"left-handed",
"maladroit",
"unhandy"
],
"near synonyms":[
"uncoordinated",
"bunglesome",
"bungling",
"gauche",
"inept",
"inexpert",
"unskilled",
"unskillful"
],
"near antonyms":[
"expert",
"masterly",
"skilled",
"skillful",
"coordinated"
],
"antonyms":[
"deft",
"dexterous",
"dextrous",
"handy",
"sure-handed"
]
},
"type":[
"adjective"
]
}
}