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Awkward : Synonyms and Antonyms





Awkward


( Adjective )


The handle of this teapot has an awkward shape.


Synonyms:

1. Unskilled

2. Uncouth

3. Rough

4. Ponderous

5. Heavy handed

6. Maladroit

7. Bungling

Contextual Examples:

His unskillful handling of the situation led to violence by the mob.

His friend was drafted in uncouth language, so his friend did not care to reply him.

I have a rough idea of the location of his house but I do not know the exact address.

The drama presented by the society was maladroit and boring.

He was sentenced to one year rigorous imprisonment for bungling in the election.



Antonyms:

1. Skillful

2. Dexterous

3. Clever

4. Adept

Contextual Examples:

Suresh brought success to the project by his skillful handling.

The new manager introduced dexterous techniques in the administration of the company to pull it out of morass.

Sarah is adept at mending clocks.

The Synonyms and Antonyms form an integral part of the English Language. Acquaintance with the vocabulary of the English language is a necessity for effective expression either in written or in an oral from. Synonyms are nothing but the similar meanings of a particular word or its semantic relation. A Synonym is a word or a phrase that means the same as another word or a phrase in the same language. Antonyms are the negative connotation of a particular word. An Antonym is a word or phrase that is opposite in meaning to a particular word or a phrase in the same language.

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