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infelicitous vs awkward

awkward vs infelicitous

infelicitous and awkward both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
infelicitous No Yes No No
awkward No Yes No No
infelicitous (adjective) awkward (adjective)
not appropriate in application; defective lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance
marked by or producing unhappiness hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
causing inconvenience
not elegant or graceful in expression
socially uncomfortable; unsure and constrained in manner
difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape
Difference between infelicitous and awkward

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