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Discover LudwigThe phrase "awful with" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe someone's lack of skill or proficiency in a particular area or activity.
Example: "I'm awful with numbers, so I always struggle during math tests."
Alternatives: "bad at" or "not good with".
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"Didn't she look awful with that red hair!" said someone.
As a result programs such as Evernote look awful with blurry icons, menu buttons and text.
"It's obvious, but a million pairs of jeans look awful with too many holes and washes.
"UK third-quarter GDP is awful with no positive news within the report..
Infrastructure is dire; transport links between the two countries are awful, with just one road bridge across the Danube.
It is the "Citizen Kane" of awful, with the writer/director/producer/star Tommy Wiseau as its bizarro Orson Welles.
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The misogyny, beginning with his awful relationship with mother Debbie Mathers-Briggs, and continuing with childhood sweetheart and lyrical punchbag Kim, was more troubling; the homophobia too.
They're all red wines, but some of them would be god-awful with red meat".
"I had an awful experience with it!
They promised an awful lot with the A350.
"He says an awful lot with his eyes and his expressions," Sullivan said.
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