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
Its Great Hall is accessed via a wooden staircase, originally meant to be removed during battles to prevent the enemy from entering.
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Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
The dialogue in Star Wars films has always been notoriously wooden and uninspired, and The Mandalorian and Grogu is no exception.
—ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026
The chain bundled food with items like character buttons, wooden nickels, hand puppets and drinking glasses.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Awkward wooden forks and spoons have been around for years.
—Zoya Hasan, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
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Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
The dialogue in Star Wars films has always been notoriously wooden and uninspired, and The Mandalorian and Grogu is no exception.
—ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026
The chain bundled food with items like character buttons, wooden nickels, hand puppets and drinking glasses.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Awkward wooden forks and spoons have been around for years.
—Zoya Hasan, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wooden
Adjective
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Last year, as Zohran Mamdani gained steam in New York’s Democratic mayoral primary, Jeffries found himself in an increasingly uncomfortable position.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The uncomfortable truth is that in most organizations, nobody has a clear answer.—
Shiv Kaushik,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Although at least 20 players support some type of protest, the rollout of the boycott that never happened, came across a bit clumsy.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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For one, the Frenchie vision is just corny and clumsy, and so is the idea of Kimiko harnessing the power of love to defeat the bad guy without succumbing to vengeful rage.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Nowhere is this truer than in Russia, a nation marked by a long history of political repression alongside extraordinary literary brilliance, a rare and uneasy combination.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Two women form an uneasy alliance to stop the killer — but their own motives end up playing a role in what happens next.—
Diya Chacko,
Oc Register,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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After her death, Riley read her diaries, an awkward experience at times.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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On-screen, Armitage’s portrayal of the socially awkward Sheldon has earned him critical acclaim.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Oak adds baking spices and light tannins, while the underlying barley contributes a nutty, slightly rustic depth that distinguishes it from more traditional single malts.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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The home guru’s high-end furnishings and decor, such as modern area rugs, rustic armchairs, and console tables, are discounted, along with charming bed upgrades.—
Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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“Wooden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wooden. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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