Personality - Senseless or Awkward

Explore English idioms that relate to being senseless of awkward with examples like "have two left feet" and "the odd one out".

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to [need] (to have|) {one's} head examined [phrase]

to act or behave in a very crazy and uncontrollable manner

Ex: If she thinks he can fix his car with duct tape and chewing gum , she definitely needs his head examined .

out to lunch [phrase]

completely unaware of what is happening in one's surroundings

Ex: She missed the deadline because she was completely out to lunch , unaware of the approaching due date .

space cadet [noun]

a person who is perceived as being absent-minded or out of touch with reality

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to [have] two left feet [phrase]

to move clumsily and awkwardly, particularly when one dances

Ex: The awkward teenager , with his ungainly movements , seemed to confirm the notion that he had two left feet .

to [be] all thumbs [phrase]

to act in a very clumsy or awkward manner

Ex: John 's attempt at juggling proved that he was all thumbs , as he dropped the balls within seconds of starting .

to [have] a screw (loose|missing) [phrase]

to behave in a crazy and uncontrollable manner

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a square peg (in a round hole|) [phrase]

a person or thing that does not fit the current situation or position they are in

Ex: The traditional restaurant struggled to attract the younger crowd , feeling like a square peg in a round hole in the trendy neighborhood .

the odd one out [phrase]

someone or something that is different from other people or things of its kind

Ex: At the formal event , the casual attire of one attendee made them the odd one out among the elegantly dressed crowd .

(as|) queer as Dick's hatband [phrase]

used to describe someone or something that is extremely bizarre and abnormal

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to [live|be] on another (planet|world) [phrase]

to behave or think in a way that is completely detached from reality or out of touch with norms of the society

Ex: With his unorthodox political views and eccentric lifestyle , Max was like someone who was on another planet , defying societal norms at every turn .

Personality
Unpleasant Traits	Unappealing Characteristics	Pretentious	Talkative
Unintelligent	Skilled & Smart	Strong & Confident	Honest
Nice	Lively & Energetic	Proud & Arrogant	Senseless or Awkward