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
The play opens with Curator (Richard Lewis) struggling to maneuver an oversized wooden crate through a narrow doorway into a museum workroom.
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Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
In the days before Holy Week, the statues are hoisted onto large platforms with rows of parallel wooden beams running underneath.
—Alexis Marshall, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
In September 1475, flames consumed the wooden houses along the road, including the home of Nikifor Basenkov, an aide to Tsar Ivan the Great.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
Bricker has already located a mobile stage to stand in for the wooden bandshell.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
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Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
In the days before Holy Week, the statues are hoisted onto large platforms with rows of parallel wooden beams running underneath.
—Alexis Marshall, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
In September 1475, flames consumed the wooden houses along the road, including the home of Nikifor Basenkov, an aide to Tsar Ivan the Great.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
Bricker has already located a mobile stage to stand in for the wooden bandshell.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for wooden
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wooden
Adjective
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As this video below from The Athletic explains, the key to making Luis Enrique’s side uncomfortable in possession is to be brave and press high.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Sutskever seemed uncomfortable with this idea.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Even young Oklahoma City required a clumsy postseason audition.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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The driver and his accomplice then mounted a clumsy getaway that resulted in their scooter crashing about three blocks from the scene, cops said.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Many of these stemmed from the uneasy coexistence of political parties with religion – which was newly protected by the First Amendment – and with the Catholic Church in particular.—
Derek Arnold,
The Conversation,
6 Apr. 2026
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So the uneasy authorities decided that such impertinence must be silenced once and for all.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Mary Washington’s Kye Robinson attempted an awkward, off-balance shot that missed the rim and landed in the hands of teammate Colin Mitchell under the basket.—
Michael Cunningham,
AJC.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Porsha shuts down any further messy conversations, choosing instead to focus on being a good host, ending the night with an awkward kiss with her fake boyfriend.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Vista Verde Ranch Clark, Colorado Vista Verde Ranch is all about rustic luxury, and guests are considered part of the family.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Upon arrival at the estate, my car was buzzed through the gate guarding a rustic yet modern haven straight out of a storybook.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Wooden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wooden. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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