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
Authorities did not immediately disclose the exact location where the warrant was served or where the goods were located, but released multiple images of boxes atop wooden pallets inside and just outside what appeared to be a warehouse.
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Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
The brand also collaborated with Horny Hi-Fi on a custom hi-fi system consisting of wooden loudspeakers surmounted by a second amplifier in sandblasted chrome.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
The facility had household pesticide stored on the floor underneath the wooden prep table.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 1, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Outdoor dining typically happens on decks and patios with wooden or concrete floors that are hazardous for precious porcelain dinnerware.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
The brand also collaborated with Horny Hi-Fi on a custom hi-fi system consisting of wooden loudspeakers surmounted by a second amplifier in sandblasted chrome.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
The facility had household pesticide stored on the floor underneath the wooden prep table.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 1, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Outdoor dining typically happens on decks and patios with wooden or concrete floors that are hazardous for precious porcelain dinnerware.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for wooden
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wooden
Adjective
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After consulting with the Ravens’ team physician — and those of the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants — DeCosta became uncomfortable with the prognosis.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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No longer in the context of the coffee shop, the manager looked uncomfortable and out of place, his power diminished, an average guy in a bad suit, who had had to take time off from his job to come downtown to a federal office in an Art Deco building.—
Saïd Sayrafiezadeh,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Our hands soon became insensitive, clumsy hooks.—
Jim Hoagland,
Outdoor Life,
30 Apr. 2026
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The production is a revival of the disappointingly fussy, clumsy, old-fashioned one by Lee Blakeley the company unveiled in 2013 for Conlon and to celebrate the Verdi bicentennial.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Even after filling several roster holes in the NFL Draft, the Dolphins exited the weekend with a glaring need at safety and an uneasy situation on the edge, at wide receiver and at tight end.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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Forced into an uneasy alliance with a sharp-witted poacher living on the margins of society (Kellyman), the two women fight back, turning their powerlessness into strength through violence, wit, and defiance.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Rio de Janeiro mayor Eduardo Cavaliere made headlines earlier this year by banning Chappell Roan from ever performing at the concert after the singer had an awkward encounter with the stepdaughter of Brazilian soccer player Jorginho.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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The White House Correspondents’ Association dinner is one of Washington’s enduring, if somewhat awkward, rituals.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The primary suite is positioned like a retreat-within-the-retreat, facing the pool with direct outdoor access, plus a walk-in closet and a stone shower that leans into the property’s rustic-luxe vibe.—
David Caraccio
May 2,
Sacbee.com,
2 May 2026
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To describe Middle of Nowhere with a rustic cliché, Musgraves is going back to her roots.—
Molly Mary O’Brien,
Pitchfork,
1 May 2026
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“Wooden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wooden. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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