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gawkiness

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﹒The quality or state of being awkward, ungainly, or physically clumsy.

﹒The characteristic of being socially inept or lacking grace in movement.

Examples

﹒Despite his natural gawkiness, he moved across the dance floor with surprising grace.

﹒She felt a sense of relief as she finally outgrew the awkward gawkiness of her teenage years.

﹒The young giraffe's endearing gawkiness made it a favorite among the zoo visitors.

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