as in uncomfortable
lacking social grace and assurance
an eminent scientist who was wooden in front of television cameras
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of wooden
Fans used chairs and wooden planks on the sideline as weapons.
—
David Ubben, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Yantai is a port city in the Shandong province, and reinterpretations of wooden ship hulls within the terminal are inspired by the Maritime Silk Road.
—AFAR Media, 11 July 2025
The gold-standard wooden cutting board is 20% off John Boos cutting boards—a.k.a.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 July 2025
Dill Pickle Gin & Tonic Grillo’s Pickles started in 2008 out of a wooden cart in downtown Boston.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for wooden
David Ubben, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Yantai is a port city in the Shandong province, and reinterpretations of wooden ship hulls within the terminal are inspired by the Maritime Silk Road.
—AFAR Media, 11 July 2025
The gold-standard wooden cutting board is 20% off John Boos cutting boards—a.k.a.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 July 2025
Dill Pickle Gin & Tonic Grillo’s Pickles started in 2008 out of a wooden cart in downtown Boston.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for wooden
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wooden
Adjective
-
As the narrative has expanded into continuation and origin stories, like Dexter: New Blood and Dexter: Original Sin, Hall, 54, has returned as Dexter Morgan for even more uncomfortable experiences, while still out for blood.—
Jeff Conway,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
-
Looking cute doesn’t have to mean feeling uncomfortable.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
-
At times, Alcaraz was almost as clumsy as Federer in his last hurrah here against Hubert Hurkacz in 2021.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
-
But things get weighed down by a clumsy body-swapping plot and a pairing between Joe and 22 that never fully pays off.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
26 June 2025
Adjective
-
Outlook: Stability or Strain? Oil markets in 2024 were defined by an uneasy equilibrium.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
-
Given that uneasy reminder, the small victory ultimately won by King and his followers is even more extraordinary and potent.—
Sophie van Bastelaer,
EW.com,
7 July 2025
Adjective
-
Advertisement Advertisement To illustrate this point, consider the best man at a wedding who, instead of celebrating the couple, shares personal stories that only serve to embarrass them, often with awkward details that have no place in such a tender moment.—
Matt Abrahams,
Time,
12 July 2025
-
An historic night at Madison Square Garden on Friday night turned into an awkward moment in the wee hours of Saturday morning at the Taylor-Serrano 3 post-fight press conference.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
Adjective
-
The large terrace is equipped with lovely sun beds and a rustic wooden dining table for al fresco meals.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
8 July 2025
-
If staying the weekend, check out the mix of rustic and modern accommodations at 7A Ranch or the peaceful Wimberley Inn.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
7 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Wooden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wooden. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share