Fiddliness vs. Awkwardness — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Fiddliness and Awkwardness
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Definitions
Fiddliness
The quality of being fiddly; complicated awkwardness.
Awkwardness
Not graceful; ungainly.
Awkwardness
Not dexterous; clumsy.
Awkwardness
Clumsily or unskillfully performed
The opera was marred by an awkward aria.
Awkwardness
Difficult to handle or manage
An awkward bundle to carry.
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Awkwardness
Difficult to effect; uncomfortable
An awkward pose.
Awkwardness
Marked by or causing embarrassment or discomfort
An awkward remark.
An awkward silence.
Awkwardness
Requiring great tact, ingenuity, skill, and discretion
An awkward situation arose during the peace talks.
Awkwardness
The state or quality of being awkward; clumsiness; unskillfulness.
Awkwardness
The quality of an embarrassing situation.
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Awkwardness
Unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training
Awkwardness
The quality of an embarrassing situation;
He sensed the awkwardness of his proposal
Awkwardness
The carriage of someone whose movements and posture are ungainly or inelegant
Awkwardness
The inelegance of someone stiff and unrelaxed (as by embarrassment)
Awkwardness
Trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape;
The movers cursed the unwieldiness of the big piano
