unbeholfen
awkward
socially uncomfortable
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unbeholfen belongs to the topic "Personality Traits". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
unbeholfen synonyms
What's the difference between unbeholfen / ungeschickt / tollpatschig / linkisch
General neutral word meaning clumsy or lacking dexterity, in actions, movement, or behavior.
More colloquial and often a bit humorous: clumsy, prone to awkward mishaps or awkward movements.
Often refers to awkwardness in gestures, posture, or manner; a bit more literary and less conversational.
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How to pronounce unbeholfen and what this word means
unbeholfen means awkward. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce unbeholfen
[ˈʊnbəˌhɔlfn̩]
unbeholfen translation
awkward
unbeholfen examples
Im Gespräch wirkte er etwas unbeholfen.
unbeholfen transcription
[ˈʊnbəˌhɔlfn̩]
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unbeholfen meaning: what does it mean?
so, dass es in sozialen Situationen peinlich oder unangenehm wirkt
unbeholfen pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
unbeholfen is pronounced as [ˈʊnbəˌhɔlfn̩]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
unbeholfen definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Im Gespräch wirkte er etwas unbeholfen. Translation: В разговоре он выглядел немного неловко.
Is unbeholfen part of Personality Traits vocabulary?
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