Difference between Wooden and Awkward

What is the difference between Wooden and Awkward?

Wooden as an adjective is made of wood: "a wooden boat". while Awkward as an adjective is lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments

Wooden

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Made of wood: "a wooden boat". As if made of wood (figuratively): # Moving awkwardly # Unmoving

Example sentence: God doesn't dwell in the wooden, stony or earthen idols. His abode is in our feelings, our thoughts.

Awkward

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: In a backwards direction.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instrumentsNot easily managed or effected; embarrassingLacking social skills, or uncomfortable with social interactionPerverse; adverse; difficult to handle

Example sentence: Move out of your comfort zone. You can only grow if you are willing to feel awkward and uncomfortable when you try something new.

We hope you now know whether to use Wooden or Awkward in your sentence.

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