/læmɛstri/ (LAM-eh-stree)

Definitions

1. noun

A state of being lame, especially in a figurative sense, often resulting from fear, anxiety, or a lack of confidence.

“Her lamestery prevented her from participating in the school play.”

2. noun

A sense of awkwardness or clumsiness, especially in a social situation.

“He felt a strong sense of lamestery on his first day of college.”