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