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How to pronounce gawky:

Synonyms for gawky:

awkwardunwieldyungracefuluncouthshufflinguncoordinatedclumsylumberingungainlyloutish
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Antonyms for gawky:

composedboldoverconfidentsecurepolitewell-manneredsophisticatedsuavebraveassertive
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Other 2-syllable words like gawky

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  • absorb
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  • decent
  • degree
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  • instant
  • Levite
  • deserved
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