Folklore And Mythical Creatures

adjective referring to someone who is clumsy, awkward, or stupid

• His oafish behavior at the gala was quite embarrassing.
• I can't believe how oafish he was at the party last night.
• He's such an oafish dude, always tripping over his own feet.
• Her words were like a slap in the face, making him feel oafish and clumsy.

adjective showing a lack of courage or determination; timid or cowardly

• The pigeonhearted politician struggled to make tough decisions.
• Don't be so pigeonhearted, just take a chance and go for it!
• He's too pigeonhearted to stand up for himself in a fight.
• Her pigeonhearted nature prevented her from pursuing her dreams.

adjective mentally unbalanced or eccentric

• The professor's idea may seem a bit far-fetched, but it is worth considering.
• I think she's a little tetched in the head if she believes that story.
• He's always been a bit tetched, if you ask me.
• Her mind was so full of creative ideas that some thought she must be tetched.

noun the performance of miracles or magic

• The study of thaumaturgy involves the exploration of supernatural powers and miracles.
• I heard that guy practices thaumaturgy, whatever that means.
• Some people believe in thaumaturgy, but I think it's just a bunch of hocus pocus.
• Her ability to calm the room with her presence was like a form of thaumaturgy.