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* ''WesternAnimation/TheIncredibles'':
** [[ShrinkingViolet Violet]]. Her crush shyness earns her this status. She even uses finger guns in an awkward situation.
** Tony Rydinger. He seems pretty cool-headed in his introductory scene, but when it comes to asking Violet out for a date, he near-immediately starts fumbling over his words.

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** In [[WesternAnimation/TheIncredibles1 the first film]], [[ShrinkingViolet Violet]]. Her crush shyness earns her this status. She even uses finger guns in an awkward situation.
** Also from the first film, Tony Rydinger. He seems pretty cool-headed in his introductory scene, but when it comes to asking Violet out for a date, he near-immediately starts fumbling over his words.

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* ''WesternAnimation/DuckTales2017'': Webby. She's learned all sorts of adventuring skills from her Granny, and spent most of her life researching Scrooge and the [=McDuck=] family. But she's socially isolated and therefore (adorably) awkward around peers (like the nephews or Lena). Also adorable when she geeks out over a new piece of [=McDuck=] lore. (Huey and Dewey have also been described this way, and Della might qualify as well; time will tell.)

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Webby. She's learned all sorts of adventuring skills from her Granny, and spent most of her life researching Scrooge and the [=McDuck=] family. But she's socially isolated and therefore (adorably) awkward around peers (like the nephews or Lena). Also adorable when she geeks out over a new piece of [=McDuck=] lore. (Huey lore.
** [[spoiler:Della]]. She makes her own action hero theme music out of a lullaby she wrote for her kids. Upon arriving back on Earth, the greeting she (accidentally) says to her long-lost family is "Sup, party people? I'm back in the hizz-ouse!" [[spoiler:Della]] then immediately asks for a do-over
and Dewey have she and Huey both geek out over playing their favorite online RPG game.
** Huey is passionate about "nerd stuff" like geology and history and becomes utterly giddy during the submarine ride when he brings snacks, a collection of sea shanties and T-shirts. [[spoiler:He gets it from his mother]].
** Dr. Fenton is eager to do good in the world and is a complete and utter dork when he tries.
** Fethry Duck. How can he not be with his enthusiasm for marine life?
** Sheriff Marshall Cabrera is mild-mannered and a bit naïve, just like his descendant Fenton.
** Violet is a bit of a nerd when it comes to her knowledge and interesting hobbies, yet is all the more endearing for it.
* ''WesternAnimation/Elemental2023'': Wade Ripple is certainly [[ProneToTears highly emotional]], but he's
also been described this way, and Della might qualify as well; time will tell.)a friendly, sweet-natured goofball with a hidden poetic side. Not to mention his incredibly dorky mannerisms when around [[LoveInterests Ember]] during their first date.

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* ''Franchise/{{Aladdin}}'':
** In [[WesternAnimation/{{Aladdin}} the original film]], Aladdin has enough {{street smart}}s to turn certain situations to his advantage because of how well he reads people, but that doesn't translate to him actually knowing how to interact with them. He is at his most awkward and clumsy when he tries to woo Jasmine as "Prince Ali", to the point where she clearly doesn't buy his lies one bit.
** Genie has a lot of dorky moments in ''WesternAnimation/AladdinTheSeries'', most notably when he first meets Eden and acts like a smitten human boy.



* ''WesternAnimation/TheGoodDinosaur'': Arlo is clumsy, nervous and a real sweetheart.



* ''WesternAnimation/PuppyDogPals'':
** A.R.F. has this in spades, especially with Creator/TomKenny voicing him.
** Bob's excitable personality also puts him in this category.



** Even Younghee has earned a place on this section.'

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** Even Younghee has earned a place on this section.' Despite being a snarky tomboy, she still is petite and has a girly streak that isn't seen too often.


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* ''WesternAnimation/TheWeekenders'': Tino. Comic lover, shrilly scream, and very awkward around his crush, Tasha.
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* ''WesternAnimation/TheLionKingIISimbasPride'': Kovu certainly has his moments, such as when he's with Kiara or learning new concepts like "some things are just fun." A major one is right after his AccidentalKiss with Kiara, where he is left in utter befuddlement and slight confusion, whereas Kiara, while still embarrassed, realizes what happened.


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* ''WesternAnimation/{{Pocahontas}}'': Being one of the youngest soldiers, Thomas is naive, inexperienced, clumsy, and frequently picked on by Ratcliffe. However, his innocence and UndyingLoyalty to John make him a likable character.


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* ''WesternAnimation/RayaAndTheLastDragon'': Sisu's eagerness to help and insatiable curiosity about the human world makes her come across as adorable, and a large amount of the film's early comic relief is her learning about how things work in the world after 500 years of being asleep.


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* ''WesternAnimation/TheSwordInTheStone'': Arthur/Wart is clumsier than a three-legged giraffe, but he's so good-natured and he tries so hard at everything he does that you can't help but root for him.


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* ''WesternAnimation/TeachersPet'':
** Leonard is the shy, dorky and quiet protagonist of the show who just wants to fit in with everyone else. He also can't speak around Leslie, whom he loves.
** Mrs. Helperman. She is Leonard's mom, so being a total dork is completely inevitable. She's perky, eccentric and has such a funny laugh that makes her all the more endearing.
** Aside from his gross out habits and mannerisms, Ian is still a sweet and lovable person. Plus, the fact that he's considered an outcast can make you feel for him.
** Leslie is a sweet and pretty GirlNextDoor who loves animals and is kind to everyone, regardless of social status.
** Even Younghee has earned a place on this section.'

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** How can we forget Fish Out of Water? He may not speak like the other characters, but his fun-loving character and devotion for his friends is just lovely.

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** How can we forget Fish Out of Water? He Water may not speak like the other characters, but his fun-loving character and devotion for his friends is just lovely.



** Sadness resembles a shy girl in a sweater and she struggles to be understood by the other emotions. [[spoiler: She can get quite sweet when she becomes recognized.]]

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** Sadness resembles a shy girl in a sweater and she struggles to be understood by the other emotions. [[spoiler: She [[spoiler:She can get quite sweet when she becomes recognized.]]



** Randall Boggs. He's cheerful but nervous, wears huge purple NerdGlasses, and thinks baked goods are the way to win over the cool kids.
** Squishy. He still lives with his mother, wishes on ladybugs, and gushes about never having stayed up this late before when he's invited to a party for the top scare teams.

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** Randall Boggs. He's Boggs is cheerful but nervous, wears huge purple NerdGlasses, and thinks baked goods are the way to win over the cool kids.
** Squishy. He Squishy still lives with his mother, wishes on ladybugs, and gushes about never having stayed up this late before when he's invited to a party for the top scare teams.



** Julian. He's the [[PerkyGoth perkiest of goths]], to the point where it could put WesternAnimation/RubyGloom to shame; he's eccentric and an aspiring magician; he has CuteLittleFangs; and he has a soft, sort of creepy yet adorably shy voice (courtesy of Creator/DeeBradleyBaker). All of this bundled into a very cute, friendly, likable character.

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** Julian. He's Julian is the [[PerkyGoth perkiest of goths]], to the point where it could put WesternAnimation/RubyGloom to shame; he's eccentric and an aspiring magician; he has CuteLittleFangs; and he has a soft, sort of creepy yet adorably shy voice (courtesy of Creator/DeeBradleyBaker). All of this bundled into a very cute, friendly, likable character.



* ''WesternAnimation/SofiaTheFirst'':
** Sofia herself is very endearing and easily excitable.
** Whenever Roland takes on tasks such as fishing and baking, he's pretty clearly out of his element. He tries to play it off with as much regality as he can muster, but that often just comes across as him trying way too hard. He also gets instantly giddy over jiggy-wiggly pudding.
** Cedric has always been an awkward dork whenever he slips out of scheming mode, but when he gets to visit his hero Merlin, he goes full fanboy.
** Vivian keeps her reserved personality both before and after character development, along with her excitement, and it is adorable.
** Surprisingly enough, Chrysta actually can be this at times. A notable example is in "Undercover Fairies", where her attempts to be dainty don't turn out well, but you can't help but love her.



*** [[BadassAdorable Rey]] is a huge dork, between eating dinner while wearing a Rebel Pilot's helmet, nerding out as a WrenchWench, and her excitement over meeting the main trio from the originals. On the other hand, she's a capable ActionGirl, and [[spoiler: Force-sensitive, effectively kicking Kylo Ren's ass in the climax.]]

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*** [[BadassAdorable Rey]] is a huge dork, between eating dinner while wearing a Rebel Pilot's helmet, nerding out as a WrenchWench, and her excitement over meeting the main trio from the originals. On the other hand, she's a capable ActionGirl, and [[spoiler: Force-sensitive, [[spoiler:Force-sensitive, effectively kicking Kylo Ren's ass in the climax.]]



** Flynn Rider [[spoiler:(or Eugene Fitzherbert)]] is a DeadpanSnarker, ButtMonkey, gets pushed around by a hot girl half his size? [[spoiler: An orphan who reinvented himself after his favourite literary character?]] That's weapons-grade adorkable right there. He is voiced by Creator/ZacharyLevi.

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** Flynn Rider [[spoiler:(or Eugene Fitzherbert)]] is a DeadpanSnarker, ButtMonkey, gets pushed around by a hot girl half his size? [[spoiler: An [[spoiler:An orphan who reinvented himself after his favourite literary character?]] That's weapons-grade adorkable right there. He is voiced by Creator/ZacharyLevi.



** Andy's adult self is revealed to be this at the end of ''WesternAnimation/ToyStory3'', when [[spoiler: he gives his toys to Bonnie, and spends what seems like hours playing with her]]. He may be a grown-up now, but as demonstrated in that scene, he still has the playful personality and love for his toys that he had in the first two movies. It's also just sweet to see him pass on the torch to a younger kid.

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** Andy's adult self is revealed to be this at the end of ''WesternAnimation/ToyStory3'', when [[spoiler: he [[spoiler:he gives his toys to Bonnie, and spends what seems like hours playing with her]]. He may be a grown-up now, but as demonstrated in that scene, he still has the playful personality and love for his toys that he had in the first two movies. It's also just sweet to see him pass on the torch to a younger kid.



** Judy Hopps. She thumps her foot very quickly when she's highly excited or upset, and when she chases after Weaselton who has just robbed the florist she cheers at the chance of getting to apprehend a criminal.

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** Judy Hopps. She Hopps thumps her foot very quickly when she's highly excited or upset, and when upset. In the scene where she chases after Weaselton Weaselton, who has just robbed the florist florist, she cheers at the chance of getting to apprehend a criminal.
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** The majority of humor provided by Olaf's dorky antics. Singing a song about summer and how he can't wait to see it while not knowing he'll melt, saying awkwardly silly things pretty much every time he talks, and his {{catchphrase}} "I like warm hugs" that he says every time he meets someone. Is there anymore that needs to be said?

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** The majority of humor provided by Olaf's dorky antics. Singing a song about summer and how he can't wait to see it while not knowing he'll melt, saying awkwardly silly things pretty much every time he talks, and his {{catchphrase}} catchphrase "I like warm hugs" that he says every time he meets someone. Is there anymore that needs to be said?

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** Dylan loves paleontology, space, and video games - he also has a Diplodocus plush that he calls "Dippy."

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** Dylan loves paleontology, space, and video games - -- he also has a Diplodocus plush that he calls "Dippy."



* ''WesternAnimation/BeautyAndTheBeast'': Belle's father Maurice, an eccentric, elderly inventor who adores his daughter. When a hunk of wood is thrown from his chopping machine and clonks him, you want to give the funny old man a hug.

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Belle's father Maurice, an eccentric, elderly inventor who adores his daughter. When a hunk of wood is thrown from his chopping machine and clonks him, you want to give the funny old man a hug.



** Cricket Green a very excitable, happy-go-lucky child, eager to learn about city life.

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** Cricket Green is a very excitable, happy-go-lucky child, eager to learn about city life.



-->'''Hiro:''' If my aunt asks, we were at school all day. Got it?\\

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** Nod, and even [[NotSoAboveItAll Ronin]] as well, when mocking Bomba in his and MK's house.



---> '''Pacifica''': Wait, leaving already? You're at the world's best party, dummy.
---> '''Dipper''': I'd love to stay, but I've got a [[ItMakesSenseInContext category ten ghost]] to depose of. (walks right into a pillar, but makes a quick recovery) Ehehe. Category ten.

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---> '''Pacifica''': '''Pacifica:''' Wait, leaving already? You're at the world's best party, dummy.
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dummy.\\
'''Dipper:'''
I'd love to stay, but I've got a [[ItMakesSenseInContext category ten ghost]] to depose of. (walks right into a pillar, but makes a quick recovery) Ehehe. Category ten.



* ''WesternAnimation/MeetTheRobinsons'': The main character, Lewis, himself. NerdGlasses? Check. YouthfulFreckles? Check. {{Determinator}} tendencies? Triple check. His expressions, his ideas of being adopted, and his methods to improve the world? '''Big check'''.



* ''WesternAnimation/{{Moana}}'': The titular Moana. She's headstrong and competent, but also acts awkwardly goofy at times.

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* ''WesternAnimation/{{Moana}}'': The titular Moana. She's Moana is headstrong and competent, but also acts awkwardly goofy at times.



* ''WesternAnimation/{{Ratatouille}}'': Linguini. He has [[TheKlutz clumsy mannerisms]], gets distracted around [[LoveInterest Colette]], and is a master of {{buffy speak}}.

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* ''WesternAnimation/{{Ratatouille}}'': Linguini. He Linguini has [[TheKlutz clumsy mannerisms]], gets distracted around [[LoveInterest Colette]], and is a master of {{buffy speak}}.



* [[Film/WhoFramedRogerRabbit Roger Rabbit!]] His speech impediments and clumsiness make him surprisingly endearing.



** Russell. He's a chubby preteen [[ScoutOut Wilderness Explorer]] on a quest to earn all of his merit badges. He's naive, falling for the SnipeHunt Carl sets him up for, and a total sweetheart who wants to help Kevin find her babies. In fact, the reason he met Carl was because he wanted to help him in some way so that he could get an "Assisting the Elderly" badge.

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** Russell. He's Russell is a chubby preteen [[ScoutOut Wilderness Explorer]] on a quest to earn all of his merit badges. He's naive, falling for the SnipeHunt Carl sets him up for, and a total sweetheart who wants to help Kevin find her babies. In fact, the reason he met Carl was because he wanted to help him in some way so that he could get an "Assisting the Elderly" badge.


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* ''Film/WhoFramedRogerRabbit'' has the titular Roger Rabbit! His speech impediments and clumsiness make him surprisingly endearing.
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** Ditto the Beast, after he mellows out a bit. Seriously, just watch the scene where he and Belle read together.
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Seems that being cute and dorky is a running theme in the Happiest Place on Earth.
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* ''WesternAnimation/OneHundredAndOneDalmatianStreet'': Some of the pups can be downright ''endearing'' at times due to their dorkiness.
** Dylan loves paleontology, space, and video games - he also has a Diplodocus plush that he calls "Dippy."
** Dolly also qualifies whenever she's around her crush, Hansel.
** Dawkins also has his moments, such as his playing with his Princess Positron doll in "The Walls Are Alive."
--->'''Dolly:''' Dawkins, step away from the baby doll.\\
'''Dawkins:''' Princess Positron is no baby! She's an aerospace engineer. ''[to the doll]'' Fancy a space walk? ''[pulls draw string]''\\
'''Princess Positron:''' Positronly! ''[Dawkins gives Dolly a huge grin and makes excited noises]''
** Deepak's reaction to Constantin's Guru Miaow-related things is nothing short of just plain cute. His overall sweet-natured and skittish personality can make him come off as this in general as well.
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* ''WesternAnimation/TurningRed'':
** Despite being an overbearing and ControlFreak parent in general, Ming's desperate attempts to hang out with her distancing daughter's supposed after-school math classes still come off as this, especially when showing off her AbnormalLimbRotationRange claiming that will help her with geometry.
** Mei and her three friends also count in their own ways. Mei is a cheerful overachiever who is passionate about everything she does and acts a bit awkward at times, especially around her crushes, Miriam is kind and supportive but also passionate about her interests, Priya is a bit more introverted and stoic but still has her moments, like when she thinks that Mei is a werewolf and admits to always wanting a tail and Abby is HotBlooded and aggressive, but thanks to her [[TheNapoleon short and cute appearance]], she comes off as this. Their earnest, open and confident love for things that may make them seem weird coupled with their endearing personalities and cute, yet realistically awkward designs is generally well-liked by the fans of the movie.

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* ''{{WesternAnimation/Bambi}}'':

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* ''WesternAnimation/{{Coco}}'': Héctor Rivera is considered to be both UglyCute and CreepyCute because of him being a cartoony funny-looking skeleton who looks borderline zombie-like due to his ugly ragged clothes and almost broken bones. Not only you'll feel sorry for this poor guy because of his tragic backstory, but you'll also fall in love with him because of how attractive he used to be when he was alive, he even still is when he’s dead! Muy guapo, eh? [[note]]Very handsome, right?[[/note]]



** But lineage is not the end-all be-all: Max's FatBestFriend PJ (aka [[FatBastard Pete]]'s son) has a baby face, a [[ShrinkingViolet shy]] and [[NervousWreck anxious]] personality that's even ''more'' awkward than Max's, and a voice that hasn't changed--and, as is revealed in the sequel, never did.

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** But lineage is not the end-all be-all: Max's FatBestFriend PJ (aka [[FatBastard Pete]]'s son) has a baby face, a [[ShrinkingViolet shy]] and [[NervousWreck anxious]] personality that's even ''more'' awkward than Max's, and a voice that hasn't changed--and, changed -- and, as is revealed in the sequel, never did.



** Dipper Pines is an "awkward and sweaty" pre-teen who is absolutely ''horrible'' at interacting with people (to the point where he has to make a list when wanting to speak to his crush Wendy) - however, this makes him a very endearing character, along with the fact that he'll do just about anything to impress people and make his twin sister Mabel happy.

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** Dipper Pines is an "awkward and sweaty" pre-teen who is absolutely ''horrible'' at interacting with people (to the point where he has to make a list when wanting to speak to his crush Wendy) - -- however, this makes him a very endearing character, along with the fact that he'll do just about anything to impress people and make his twin sister Mabel happy.



* ''WesternAnimation/KimPossible'': Kim's best friend/boyfriend Ron Stoppable is a huge dork, but his loyalty to Kim and his unabashed optimism make him adorable.



* ''WesternAnimation/KimPossible'': Kim's best friend/boyfriend Ron Stoppable is a huge dork, but his loyalty to Kim and his unabashed optimism make him adorable.



* ''{{WesternAnimation/Motorcity}}'':

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** Luz Noceda is hyperactive and optimistic; loves fantasy novels, shipping, anime and cute animals; and befriends almost everyone she meets including people who start out as her enemies. Her first attempt to ask out [[spoiler:Amity]] is both incredibly awkward and sweet.

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** Luz Noceda is hyperactive and optimistic; loves fantasy novels, shipping, anime anime, and cute animals; and befriends almost everyone she meets including people who start out as her enemies. Her first attempt to ask out [[spoiler:Amity]] is both incredibly awkward and sweet.



** When Lilith Clawthorne first appears as TheDragon, she's poised, elegant and in control, but often shows a childish side when [[SiblingRivalry dealing with]] Eda. In Season Two, after she [[BroughtDownToNormal loses her magic]], gets kicked out of the [[StateSec Emperor's Coven]] and moves in with Luz and Eda, she quickly changes into an earnest but awkward history nerd. Among other things, she acts like an approval-seeking TeachersPet to Luz when she starts teaching her glyph magic, despite Luz being young enough to be her daughter; geeks out over banisters design during a time travel adventure and becomes best friends with Hooty. Flashbacks show that the kind but insecure nerd is her true personality and the austere LadyOfWar was an act.

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** When Lilith Clawthorne first appears as TheDragon, she's poised, elegant elegant, and in control, but often shows a childish side when [[SiblingRivalry dealing with]] Eda. In Season Two, after she [[BroughtDownToNormal loses her magic]], gets kicked out of the [[StateSec Emperor's Coven]] and moves in with Luz and Eda, she quickly changes into an earnest but awkward history nerd. Among other things, she acts like an approval-seeking TeachersPet to Luz when she starts teaching her glyph magic, despite Luz being young enough to be her daughter; geeks out over banisters design during a time travel adventure and becomes best friends with Hooty. Flashbacks show that the kind but insecure nerd is her true personality and the austere LadyOfWar was an act.



* ''WesternAnimation/TheProudFamily'' may be a cynical SadistShow, but there are several characters who fit this perfectly.
** Penny Proud is cute, loud, and she’s got it going on.
** Her best friend, Zoey is a ShrinkingViolet who is always trying desperately to fit in with her friends and easily one of the few characters who isn’t a total {{Jerkass}}.
** The Chang Triplets are AsianAndNerdy {{Chew Toy}}s and cute to boot.
** Even [[UglyCute the Gross Sisters]] have their moments.
*** Nubia has her moments. Particularly in the episodes, "The Party", where she has a fan-girl moment when meeting Lou Rawls and at the end of "It Takes a Thief" where she blushes after Wizard Kelly, Jr calls her "Snookums".
*** Olei might seem like a hulking brute, but she's really a GentleGiant and the TokenGoodTeammate, who is the most oppressed and misunderstood. This is especially evident in her ADayInTheLimeLight episode where she is implied to be gay for Penny.
*** Gina, a CuteMute like her older sister. She doesn't get much characterization, but her short stature and the way she always has her hand out makes her downright adorable to see.

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** Penny Proud is cute, loud, and she’s got it going on.
** Her best friend, Zoey
''WesternAnimation/{{Pinocchio}}'': The titular marienette is a ShrinkingViolet who sweet, naive, CheerfulChild, who, unlike his book counterpart is always trying desperately to fit in with her friends so endearing because of how innocent and easily one of the few characters who isn’t a total {{Jerkass}}.
** The Chang Triplets are AsianAndNerdy {{Chew Toy}}s and cute to boot.
** Even [[UglyCute the Gross Sisters]] have their moments.
*** Nubia has her moments. Particularly in the episodes, "The Party", where she has a fan-girl moment when meeting Lou Rawls and at the end of "It Takes a Thief" where she blushes after Wizard Kelly, Jr calls her "Snookums".
*** Olei might seem like a hulking brute, but she's really a GentleGiant and the TokenGoodTeammate, who is the most oppressed and misunderstood. This is especially evident in her ADayInTheLimeLight episode where she is implied to be gay for Penny.
*** Gina, a CuteMute like her older sister. She doesn't get much characterization, but her short stature and the way she always has her hand
naive he is. His first day out makes her downright adorable of Gepetto's shop is comparable to see. a teenager on his first day of high school.



* ''{{WesternAnimation/Pinocchio}}'': The titular marienette is a sweet, naive, CheerfulChild, who, unlike his book counterpart is so endearing because of how innocent and naive he is. His first day out of Gepetto's shop is comparable to a teenager on his first day of high school.

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* ''{{WesternAnimation/Pinocchio}}'': The titular marienette ''WesternAnimation/TheProudFamily'' may be a cynical SadistShow, but there are several characters who fit this perfectly.
** Penny Proud is cute, loud, and she's got it going on.
** Her best friend, Zoey
is a sweet, naive, CheerfulChild, who, unlike his book counterpart ShrinkingViolet who is so endearing because of how innocent always trying desperately to fit in with her friends and naive he is. His first day easily one of the few characters who isn't a total {{Jerkass}}.
** The Chang Triplets are AsianAndNerdy {{Chew Toy}}s and cute to boot.
** Even [[UglyCute the Gross Sisters]] have their moments.
*** Nubia has her moments. Particularly in the episodes, "The Party", where she has a fan-girl moment when meeting Lou Rawls and at the end of "It Takes a Thief" where she blushes after Wizard Kelly, Jr calls her "Snookums".
*** Olei might seem like a hulking brute, but she's really a GentleGiant and the TokenGoodTeammate, who is the most oppressed and misunderstood. This is especially evident in her ADayInTheLimeLight episode where she is implied to be gay for Penny.
*** Gina, a CuteMute like her older sister. She doesn't get much characterization, but her short stature and the way she always has her hand
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* ''WesternAnimation/BigCityGreens'':
** Cricket Green a very excitable, happy-go-lucky child, eager to learn about city life.
** Tilly's a bit of a weird one, but you can't help but love her.
** Nancy Green can fall into this at times when she gets really close with her kids, or tries too hard to hide something.
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* ''WesternAnimation/ThePrincessAndTheFrog'': Prince Naveen is a happy-go-lucky playboy ignorant of life's responsibilities. After naively putting his trust in the evil Doctor Facilier, which [[ForcefulTransformation gets him turned into a frog]], he must learn to be more responsible, and more respectful towards women. His unsuccessful (at first) attempts to flirt with Tiana are as cute as they are funny. Also notable is his appearance; while not wimpy, he's not as muscular as previous Disney princes like [[WesternAnimation/{{Tangled}} Flynn Rider]], instead having a lankier frame.

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* ''WesternAnimation/ThePrincessAndTheFrog'': Prince Naveen is a happy-go-lucky playboy ignorant of life's responsibilities. After naively putting his trust in the evil Doctor Facilier, which [[ForcefulTransformation [[ForcedTransformation gets him turned into a frog]], he must learn to be more responsible, and more respectful towards women. His unsuccessful (at first) attempts to flirt with Tiana are as cute as they are funny. Also notable is his appearance; while not wimpy, he's not as muscular as previous Disney princes like [[WesternAnimation/{{Tangled}} Flynn Rider]], instead having a lankier frame.
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* ''WesternAnimation/ThePrincessAndTheFrog'': Prince Naveen is a happy-go-lucky playboy ignorant of life's responsibilities. After naively putting his trust in the evil Doctor Facilier, which [[BalefulPolymorph gets him turned into a frog]], he must learn to be more responsible, and more respectful towards women. His unsuccessful (at first) attempts to flirt with Tiana are as cute as they are funny. Also notable is his appearance; while not wimpy, he's not as muscular as previous Disney princes like [[WesternAnimation/{{Tangled}} Flynn Rider]], instead having a lankier frame.

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* ''WesternAnimation/ThePrincessAndTheFrog'': Prince Naveen is a happy-go-lucky playboy ignorant of life's responsibilities. After naively putting his trust in the evil Doctor Facilier, which [[BalefulPolymorph [[ForcefulTransformation gets him turned into a frog]], he must learn to be more responsible, and more respectful towards women. His unsuccessful (at first) attempts to flirt with Tiana are as cute as they are funny. Also notable is his appearance; while not wimpy, he's not as muscular as previous Disney princes like [[WesternAnimation/{{Tangled}} Flynn Rider]], instead having a lankier frame.
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** When Lilith Clawthorne first appears as TheDragon, she's poised, elegant and in control, but often shows a childish side when [[SiblingRivalry dealing with]] Eda. In Season Two, after she [[BroughtDownToNormal loses her magic]], gets kicked out of the [[StateSec Emperor's Coven]] and moves in with Luz and Eda, she quickly changes into an earnest but awkward history nerd. Among other things, she acts like an approval-seeking TeachersPet to Luz when she starts teaching her glyph magic, despite Luz being young enough to be her daughter; geeks out over banisters design during a time travel adventure and becomes best friends with Hooty. Flashbacks show that the sweet but insecure nerd is her true personality and the austere LadyOfWar was an act.

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** When Lilith Clawthorne first appears as TheDragon, she's poised, elegant and in control, but often shows a childish side when [[SiblingRivalry dealing with]] Eda. In Season Two, after she [[BroughtDownToNormal loses her magic]], gets kicked out of the [[StateSec Emperor's Coven]] and moves in with Luz and Eda, she quickly changes into an earnest but awkward history nerd. Among other things, she acts like an approval-seeking TeachersPet to Luz when she starts teaching her glyph magic, despite Luz being young enough to be her daughter; geeks out over banisters design during a time travel adventure and becomes best friends with Hooty. Flashbacks show that the sweet kind but insecure nerd is her true personality and the austere LadyOfWar was an act.

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* ''WesternAnimation/StarVsTheForcesOfEvil'':
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** Marco is a safety-minded fellow with girl-communicating troubles and a longing to be seen as a "misunderstood bad boy".



* ''WesternAnimation/StarVsTheForcesOfEvil'':
** Star is a GenkiGirl fascinated by every little Earth thing she comes across.
** Marco is a safety-minded fellow with girl-communicating troubles and a longing to be seen as a "misunderstood bad boy".
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* ''WesternAnimation/{{Amphibia}}'':
** Marcy definitely embraces this. She's smart, a bit clumsy, and also really nerdy when it comes to her passions.
** Ivy Sundew in "Anne of the Year", when [[spoiler:she asks Sprig if he'd like to go out with her, she does so while stuttering nervously. She initally takes his elated silence as a "no", and blushes furiously, covering her face with her hat out of embarrassment until Sprig admits he feels the same way]].


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* ''WesternAnimation/TheAvengersEarthsMightiestHeroes'':
** Most of the science types are your classic hot badass types... then you have Hank Pym, who will geekily squee about the science-influenced powers of a guy ''trying to kill him''.
** On the female side of things, there's Wasp, who also happens to be Hank's not-girlfriend. Seriously, she's d'awwww-worthy in most of her scenes.


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* ''WesternAnimation/BrandyAndMrWhiskers'': Mr. Whiskers and Ed the otter. Them being voiced by Creator/CharlieAdler and Creator/TomKenny also helps.


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* ''WesternAnimation/DuckTales1987'': Launchpad [=McQuack=] is somewhat awkward and accident-prone, and also boundlessly enthusiastic and good-natured. He's a favorite with a lot of people, in and out of universe.
* ''WesternAnimation/DuckTales2017'': Webby. She's learned all sorts of adventuring skills from her Granny, and spent most of her life researching Scrooge and the [=McDuck=] family. But she's socially isolated and therefore (adorably) awkward around peers (like the nephews or Lena). Also adorable when she geeks out over a new piece of [=McDuck=] lore. (Huey and Dewey have also been described this way, and Della might qualify as well; time will tell.)
* ''WesternAnimation/ElenaOfAvalor'':
** Elena. It's not always the case, but she shows a cuter, more innocent side when it comes to making bad puns, or not completely getting something technical the first time. Her friend Naomi is in a similar boat.
** Her younger sister Isabel is a much straighter example of this. She's a cute, little science geek who's into everything cute, firmly making her this.
** Naomi's mother Scarlett Turner shows this. Notably, she squees with childlike glee about many of the sights of Avalor. And then there's the awkward handshake she has with Dona Paloma.
** From the Science Academy, there's Isabel's friend Tomiko. She's quite geeky when it comes to her love of science, even moreso than her. Professor Ochoa is a more subdued example, but she did show a bit of geeky enthusiasm when showing Isabel around.
** Princess Marisa from the kingdom of Coronado is prone to this. She has a childlike wonder of the surface world that's really adorable. And then there's her first exposure to a mirror, where she makes a lot of silly [[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mhhqLEAF-jA faces]].


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* ''WesternAnimation/TheGhostAndMollyMcGee'': Libby Stein-Torres is a very nervous ButtMonkey who has a very wild imagination. And completely cute because of that.


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* ''WesternAnimation/GravityFalls'':
** Dipper Pines is an "awkward and sweaty" pre-teen who is absolutely ''horrible'' at interacting with people (to the point where he has to make a list when wanting to speak to his crush Wendy) - however, this makes him a very endearing character, along with the fact that he'll do just about anything to impress people and make his twin sister Mabel happy.
** Pacifica Northwest. She's had such a controlled upbringing, so governed by others, her parents especially, that she really has no idea what to make of social situations on her own and appears to be naive to things as basic as sharing. Because of this, not only does she get along very well with Dipper, but it can be downright entertaining to see him trying to look cool in front of her.
---> '''Pacifica''': Wait, leaving already? You're at the world's best party, dummy.
---> '''Dipper''': I'd love to stay, but I've got a [[ItMakesSenseInContext category ten ghost]] to depose of. (walks right into a pillar, but makes a quick recovery) Ehehe. Category ten.


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* ''WesternAnimation/KimPossible'': Kim's best friend/boyfriend Ron Stoppable is a huge dork, but his loyalty to Kim and his unabashed optimism make him adorable.
* ''WesternAnimation/LiloAndStitchTheSeries'': Lilo is such a friendly, sweet-natured, but socially awkward girl who has a strange obsession with Elvis and taking photos of fat people, and loves hanging out with her best friend, Stitch, an alien from outer space.


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* ''WesternAnimation/MiloMurphysLaw'':
** Milo Murphy himself. [[BornUnlucky Unlucky]] beyond reason, but always optimistic and upbeat about it. Always seen wearing a sweater vest. Unfailingly kind and polite to just about everyone. Totally geeks out upon seeing an antique firetruck.
** Vinnie Dakota. A fully grown man who gets just as excited about going to the zoo or trick-or-treating as a kid. Also clearly cares a lot about his time-travel partner and would do anything for him.


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* ''{{WesternAnimation/Motorcity}}'':
** Chuck. He's NonActionGuy, CowardlyLion LARP-er. He's a DoggedNiceGuy to Claire who he has a crush on.
** Dutch, a genius engineer who's also a talented artist. He has a crush on Tennie and has his PostKissCatatonia moments that are particularly endearing.


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* ''WesternAnimation/PhineasAndFerb'':
** The titular characters. They're [[{{Keet}} always happy]] (especially Phineas), and they [[{{Determinator}} never give up]].
** Candace is that rare big sister example, due to her neurotic ButtMonkey-ness. She also Squee a lot, tries to get her brothers in trouble, and fails miserably. But she's also a closeted fan of Japanese kawaii character ''Ducky Momo.''
** Doofenshmirtz. There's practically no shortage of cute nerdiness in this show! He has a miserable childhood, his adulthood is not much better, and it's possible if he is a misunderstood individual or not.
* ''WesternAnimation/TheProudFamily'' may be a cynical SadistShow, but there are several characters who fit this perfectly.
** Penny Proud is cute, loud, and she’s got it going on.
** Her best friend, Zoey is a ShrinkingViolet who is always trying desperately to fit in with her friends and easily one of the few characters who isn’t a total {{Jerkass}}.
** The Chang Triplets are AsianAndNerdy {{Chew Toy}}s and cute to boot.
** Even [[UglyCute the Gross Sisters]] have their moments.
*** Nubia has her moments. Particularly in the episodes, "The Party", where she has a fan-girl moment when meeting Lou Rawls and at the end of "It Takes a Thief" where she blushes after Wizard Kelly, Jr calls her "Snookums".
*** Olei might seem like a hulking brute, but she's really a GentleGiant and the TokenGoodTeammate, who is the most oppressed and misunderstood. This is especially evident in her ADayInTheLimeLight episode where she is implied to be gay for Penny.
*** Gina, a CuteMute like her older sister. She doesn't get much characterization, but her short stature and the way she always has her hand out makes her downright adorable to see.


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* ''WesternAnimation/RandyCunninghamNinthGradeNinja'':
** The title character tries to be cool, but he's such a goof that he comes off as charmingly quirky.
** Julian. He's the [[PerkyGoth perkiest of goths]], to the point where it could put WesternAnimation/RubyGloom to shame; he's eccentric and an aspiring magician; he has CuteLittleFangs; and he has a soft, sort of creepy yet adorably shy voice (courtesy of Creator/DeeBradleyBaker). All of this bundled into a very cute, friendly, likable character.


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* ''WesternAnimation/{{Recess}}'':
** T.J. for his ditzy BookDumb moments, his overly enthusiastic and optimistic nature, and his enormous heart. And he was a ShrinkingViolet in kindergarten! And he's been revealed to be a huge geek when it comes to comics.
** Gus is a shy cutie who doubles as TheWoobie. He's a timid, naive, insecure yet good natured boy.
** Gretchen. She's an intelligent, cute, nerdy NiceGirl, with red hair in GirlishPigtails, freckles, buck teeth, and NerdGlasses.
** Mikey's naivety mixed with his LargeHam tendencies make him adorably dorky.
** The Pale Kids are a group of nerdy ten year olds who spend their recesses playing [[BlandNameProduct Daggers & Dragons]] and reading comic books.
** Miss Grotke has many cute, dorky moments throughout the series. It's her over-enthusiasm about everything that really hits it.


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* ''WesternAnimation/StarVsTheForcesOfEvil'':
** Star is a GenkiGirl fascinated by every little Earth thing she comes across.
** Marco is a safety-minded fellow with girl-communicating troubles and a longing to be seen as a "misunderstood bad boy".
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* ''WesternAnimation/TheOwlHouse'':
** Luz Noceda is hyperactive and optimistic; loves fantasy novels, shipping, anime and cute animals; and befriends almost everyone she meets including people who start out as her enemies. Her first attempt to ask out [[spoiler:Amity]] is both incredibly awkward and sweet.
** Gus is a massive FanBoy of all things related to the human realm and is generally goofy.
** When Lilith Clawthorne first appears as TheDragon, she's poised, elegant and in control, but often shows a childish side when [[SiblingRivalry dealing with]] Eda. In Season Two, after she [[BroughtDownToNormal loses her magic]], gets kicked out of the [[StateSec Emperor's Coven]] and moves in with Luz and Eda, she quickly changes into an earnest but awkward history nerd. Among other things, she acts like an approval-seeking TeachersPet to Luz when she starts teaching her glyph magic, despite Luz being young enough to be her daughter; geeks out over banisters design during a time travel adventure and becomes best friends with Hooty. Flashbacks show that the sweet but insecure nerd is her true personality and the austere LadyOfWar was an act.
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* ''{{WesternAnimation/Pinocchio}}'': The titular marienette is a sweet, naive, [[CheerfulChild]], who, unlike his book counterpart is so endearing because of how innocent and naive he is. His first day out of Gepetto's shop is comparable to a teenager on his first day of high school.

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* ''{{WesternAnimation/Pinocchio}}'': The titular marienette is a sweet, naive, [[CheerfulChild]], CheerfulChild, who, unlike his book counterpart is so endearing because of how innocent and naive he is. His first day out of Gepetto's shop is comparable to a teenager on his first day of high school.
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* ''Film/NationalTreasure'': Riley Poole. In particular when he manages to call Ben and Abigail on a historical fact they don't know offhand (that [[spoiler:they can still get to Independence Hall in time to solve the clue because daylight savings time did not exist back in the 1700s and, thus, the time shown on the back of the $100 bill would not have been adjusted when it was painted]]). He even takes a moment to absorb the moment and remarks that Ben must feel like that all the time.
* ''Franchise/PiratesOfTheCaribbean'':
** Will Turner anytime he's around his childhood sweetheart, Elizabeth Swann, in ''Film/PiratesOfTheCaribbeanTheCurseOfTheBlackPearl''. Tongue tied, not knowing how to respond to her when she's coming on to him, but always trying to remember his place.
** Ragetti also counts, particularly in the [[Film/PiratesOfTheCaribbeanDeadMansChest second]] and [[Film/PiratesOfTheCaribbeanAtWorldsEnd third]] movies. He's awkward, has strange moments of comedic intelligence, and has gained a rather large fan following. [[spoiler:His adorkability is solidified in the [[Film/PiratesOfTheCaribbeanAtWorldsEnd third movie]], when he hesitantly and sweetly speaks to Calypso "as to a lover".]]


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* [[Film/WhoFramedRogerRabbit Roger Rabbit!]] His speech impediments and clumsiness make him surprisingly endearing.
* ''Franchise/StarWars'':
** While he grows out of it by the next film, Luke is pretty adorkable in ''Film/ANewHope''. He's endearingly naïve and somewhat geeky, while sporting a ridiculous 70s haircut.
** ''Film/TheForceAwakens'':
*** [[BadassAdorable Rey]] is a huge dork, between eating dinner while wearing a Rebel Pilot's helmet, nerding out as a WrenchWench, and her excitement over meeting the main trio from the originals. On the other hand, she's a capable ActionGirl, and [[spoiler: Force-sensitive, effectively kicking Kylo Ren's ass in the climax.]]
*** As well as Rey, Finn's appeal is pretty much made on Adorkable, with his CowardlyLion tendencies balanced with his compassionate nature.
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* ''WesternAnimation/{{The Hunchback of Notre Dame|Disney}}'': Quasimodo's glee and following awkwardness at the Festival of Fools is comparable to a 20th century teenager at a school dance.
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* Roger of ''WesternAnimation/OneHundredAndOneDalmatians''. Just look at that nose.
* ''WesternAnimation/AtlantisTheLostEmpire'': Milo Thatch. 115 pounds of weapons-grade adorkable. He's so clumsy-cute, even a ''princess'' falls for him. He's voiced by Creator/MichaelJFox, which helps. Early on, Helga lampshades it.
-->'''Helga:''' Cartographer, linguist, plumber... [[SarcasmMode Hard to believe he's still single.]]
* ''{{WesternAnimation/Bambi}}'':
** Bambi is portrayed as an eternally wide eyed fawn enchanted by the world around him, as well as adorably clumsy, meek and awkward, especially around Faline. He's also a quiet natured NiceGuy that bulks up into one of Disney's very first {{Dork Knight}}s as a buck. Even more prominent [[WesternAnimation/BambiII in the midquel]].
** Flower is an even bigger ShrinkingViolet than Bambi and takes the form of a precious little skunk. He's also the first of the main cast to fall head over heels in love.
* ''WesternAnimation/BeautyAndTheBeast'': Belle's father Maurice, an eccentric, elderly inventor who adores his daughter. When a hunk of wood is thrown from his chopping machine and clonks him, you want to give the funny old man a hug.
* ''WesternAnimation/BigHero6'':
** Hiro Hamada. Clumsy, awkward, messy haired and loves to build robots. Instant out-of-universe fangirling. The slight gap in his teeth only adds to his charm.
** Baymax behaves rather goofily sometimes, such as the famous soccer ball scene. He also has a tendency to state the obvious, and also things Hiro would rather be kept secret.
-->'''Hiro:''' If my aunt asks, we were at school all day. Got it?\\
'''Baymax:''' We jumped out a window!\\
'''Hiro:''' No! Quiet! Shhh!\\
'''Baymax:''' (whispering) Shhh! We jumped out a window!
** Wasabi is a lovable, muscular, ScienceHero who's also a complete neatnik.
** Honey Lemon. Her character descriptions describe her as "peppy" and "goofy". Then there's her geeky physique, and the almost childlike glee with which she demonstrates her "chemical metal embrittlement".
** Fred is self-proclaimed "science enthusiast" and has an obsession with comic book heroes and villains.
** Tadashi Hamada. Best proven when [[spoiler:seen on Baymax's screen of how happy he is after finally activating Baymax (after 84 tries), prompting him to run around and kiss Baymax]].
** Even Aunt Cass qualifies, with her childlike excitement and energy with pretty much everything.
* ''WesternAnimation/TheBraveLittleToaster'':
** Lampy, as he's goofy-looking and cute.
** Rob/The Master qualifies as well.
* ''WesternAnimation/ABugsLife'': Flik, of the 'socially awkward and yet adorably sweet'-inventor variety.
* ''WesternAnimation/ChickenLittle'':
** The titular fowl is a geeky, innocent, and creative RidiculouslyCuteCritter with NerdGlasses. Being voiced by Creator/ZachBraff adds to the dorky cuteness.
** Runt, thanks to his large build and scaredy-cat tendencies.
** Abby Mallard. Besides the buck teeth, her crush on Chicken Little turns her into a puddle of adorable awkwardness.
** How can we forget Fish Out of Water? He may not speak like the other characters, but his fun-loving character and devotion for his friends is just lovely.
* ''WesternAnimation/CinderellaIIIATwistInTime'' has stepsister Anastasia become into one of these. She acts awkward when speaking to Prince Charming, occasionally gets excited, and is a bit of a klutz.
* ''WesternAnimation/TheEmperorsNewGroove'':
** Kuzco, though not in the nerdy way, but in the socially-awkward-kinda-woobie-way. Once he stops being a {{Jerkass}}.
** Kronk, despite his HeroicBuild, might qualify. The guy is SuddenlyFluentInGibberish!
* ''WesternAnimation/{{Encanto}}:'' The whole Family Madrigal. It's more obvious with characters like [[CuteClumsyGirl Mirabel]], [[TheKlutz Agustín]] or [[CreepyGood Bruno]], but even the more straight-laced characters like [[ProperLady Isabela]] and [[ThePerfectionist Abuela Alma]] will reveal sillier moments eventually.
** Nod, and even [[NotSoAboveItAll Ronin]] as well, when mocking Bomba in his and MK's house.
* ''WesternAnimation/TheFoxAndTheHound'': Tod whenever he's around [[LoveInterest Vixey]]. When the two first meet, he goes up to her not having a clue what to say. All he does is smile sheepishly and ask her for her name. He also tries to impress her by saying he can catch a fish. What does he end up doing? Failing of course in the most hilarious way. He also makes up with her over a small argument by giving her a flower. And he doesn't understand what she means when she says six would be just perfect. Talk about socially awkward!
* ''WesternAnimation/{{Frozen|2013}}'':
** Anna is [[CuteClumsyGirl very clumsy]] and says awkward things, but she is so nice and plucky that these traits only add to her charm.
** The majority of humor provided by Olaf's dorky antics. Singing a song about summer and how he can't wait to see it while not knowing he'll melt, saying awkwardly silly things pretty much every time he talks, and his {{catchphrase}} "I like warm hugs" that he says every time he meets someone. Is there anymore that needs to be said?
** Hans was essentially just as plucky, awkward, and goofy as Anna whenever he was around her. [[spoiler:Then he revealed his true nature.]]
** Elsa when she's excited about Anna's birthday celebration in Frozen Fever and she squeals with excitement at several points.
** Kristoff goofily subs the words for his reindeer friend Sven, and gets adorably awkward when he falls for Anna. This is to show that he's generally this in private as well as around humans.
** Sven is this when you mix in his clumsiness, love for carrots, and his goofy facial expressions.
* ''WesternAnimation/AGoofyMovie'':
** Max and Roxanne, the BirdsOfAFeather who stutter and stammer and behave awkwardly around each other. Being [[TheKlutz Goofy]]'s son, Max has definitely inherited Goofy's clumsiness and "Ah-hyuck" laugh, making him even more endearing.
** Goofy. Thanks to his ditzy, clumsy and awkward, but well meaning and good natured personality and love for his son, Max. Also, he loves everything from the 70s.
** But lineage is not the end-all be-all: Max's FatBestFriend PJ (aka [[FatBastard Pete]]'s son) has a baby face, a [[ShrinkingViolet shy]] and [[NervousWreck anxious]] personality that's even ''more'' awkward than Max's, and a voice that hasn't changed--and, as is revealed in the sequel, never did.
** Sylvia Marpole, Goofy's LoveInterest from ''WesternAnimation/AnExtremelyGoofyMovie''. She's a ClosetGeek of TheSeventies and tries to hide it, but the slightest prodding at her nerdier side brings it out full force.
* ''WesternAnimation/TheGreatMouseDetective'':
** Could briefly be used to describe Basil after Olivia's MyParentsAreDead moment. He gets very awkward and tongue-tied before snapping back to his usual self. There's also the scene where he's awkwardly trying to cheer up Dawson. "I say...Dawson, old chap?" with a nervous smile.
** Dawson. Slightly clumsy and awkward, but very friendly.
* ''WesternAnimation/{{Hercules}}'': Hercules, ''Especially'' as a kid. His awkwardness is the contrast between his earnest desire to help and his clumsiness. Even as an adult, he's still sorta awkward. This is more prominent in [[WesternAnimation/HerculesTheAnimatedSeries the animated series]], which shows him as a well-meaning teenager making a mess of things rather often as he tries to manage becoming a hero.
* ''WesternAnimation/TheIncredibles'':
** [[ShrinkingViolet Violet]]. Her crush shyness earns her this status. She even uses finger guns in an awkward situation.
** Tony Rydinger. He seems pretty cool-headed in his introductory scene, but when it comes to asking Violet out for a date, he near-immediately starts fumbling over his words.
** Voyd from the [[WesternAnimation/Incredibles2 second film]]. She trips over her words while talking to Elastigirl.
** Winston Deavor from the [[WesternAnimation/Incredibles2 second film]]. His love of superheroes makes him fall into this. He’s even memorized Mr. Incredible, Elastigirl, and Frozone's theme songs.
* ''WesternAnimation/InsideOut'':
** Sadness resembles a shy girl in a sweater and she struggles to be understood by the other emotions. [[spoiler: She can get quite sweet when she becomes recognized.]]
** Fear is adorably dorky and cute when he's scared, which is often.
* ''WesternAnimation/LadyAndTheTrampIIScampsAdventure'': The two protagonists from the first movie's son, Scamp. He's a troublemaker, wants a "better" life, and is a big dork whenever he's around [[LoveInterest Angel]]. He tries to impress her and be like one of the junkyard dogs but always ends up embarrassing himself.
* ''Franchise/TheLittleMermaid'':
** ''WesternAnimation/{{The Little Mermaid|1989}}'':
*** Ariel when she's human and on dry land for the first time. She takes in everything with an almost contagious amount of childish curiosity and wonderment. And who could forget the scene when she tried to [[ItMakesSenseInContext comb her hair with a fork?]]
*** Flounder, the cowardly talking fish. He's cute and beautifully coloured in blue and yellow.
** ''WesternAnimation/TheLittleMermaidIIReturnToTheSea'' features Ariel's daughter Melody, mainly due to her awkwardness as a teenager.
* ''WesternAnimation/{{Moana}}'': The titular Moana. She's headstrong and competent, but also acts awkwardly goofy at times.
* ''WesternAnimation/MonstersUniversity'':
** Randall Boggs. He's cheerful but nervous, wears huge purple NerdGlasses, and thinks baked goods are the way to win over the cool kids.
** Squishy. He still lives with his mother, wishes on ladybugs, and gushes about never having stayed up this late before when he's invited to a party for the top scare teams.
** Mike Wazowski. His eager and peppy attitude during his first days at university really makes you love the little guy.
* ''WesternAnimation/{{Mulan}}'':
** Li Shang, despite his undeniable masculinity, briefly qualifies. His interaction with Mulan after defeating Shan-Yu has him stammering and not knowing what to say to her.
** Mulan herself mainly averts this, but she is definitely so when she's trying to fit in with the guys and the charm of her goofier moments.
* ''WesternAnimation/ThePrincessAndTheFrog'': Prince Naveen is a happy-go-lucky playboy ignorant of life's responsibilities. After naively putting his trust in the evil Doctor Facilier, which [[BalefulPolymorph gets him turned into a frog]], he must learn to be more responsible, and more respectful towards women. His unsuccessful (at first) attempts to flirt with Tiana are as cute as they are funny. Also notable is his appearance; while not wimpy, he's not as muscular as previous Disney princes like [[WesternAnimation/{{Tangled}} Flynn Rider]], instead having a lankier frame.
* ''{{WesternAnimation/Pinocchio}}'': The titular marienette is a sweet, naive, [[CheerfulChild]], who, unlike his book counterpart is so endearing because of how innocent and naive he is. His first day out of Gepetto's shop is comparable to a teenager on his first day of high school.
* ''WesternAnimation/{{Ratatouille}}'': Linguini. He has [[TheKlutz clumsy mannerisms]], gets distracted around [[LoveInterest Colette]], and is a master of {{buffy speak}}.
* ''WesternAnimation/{{Tangled}}'':
** Flynn Rider [[spoiler:(or Eugene Fitzherbert)]] is a DeadpanSnarker, ButtMonkey, gets pushed around by a hot girl half his size? [[spoiler: An orphan who reinvented himself after his favourite literary character?]] That's weapons-grade adorkable right there. He is voiced by Creator/ZacharyLevi.
** Rapunzel has a bit of an overbite, she lisps when she talks at times, hides in her hair during the song "Mother Knows Best" when afraid, GenkiGirl, she's overall naive, very pretty and downright adorably {{Moe}}.
* ''WesternAnimation/{{Tarzan}}'':
** Tarzan acts like a cute dork whenever he's confronted with something from the human world.
** Jane is nerdy, bookish, and awkward, but that just serves to make her more endearing.
** Tantor is a huge, sweet elephant who's scared of almost everything.
* ''WesternAnimation/ToyStory'':
** Buzz Lightyear is adorkably naive at times, like failing to understand that he's a toy in the first movie, and misguidedly putting his faith in his "inner voice" (actually the voice commands on his buttons) in the 4th one. It's especially adorkable anytime he's around AffirmativeActionGirl Jessie; the tough space commander lets himself just melt when they're together. [[spoiler:Except when he goes LatinLover in ''WesternAnimation/ToyStory3''.]]
** Andy's adult self is revealed to be this at the end of ''WesternAnimation/ToyStory3'', when [[spoiler: he gives his toys to Bonnie, and spends what seems like hours playing with her]]. He may be a grown-up now, but as demonstrated in that scene, he still has the playful personality and love for his toys that he had in the first two movies. It's also just sweet to see him pass on the torch to a younger kid.
** ''WesternAnimation/ToyStory4'' has Forky, who is ''lethal'' levels of this trope. He's a Frankenstein of a googly-eyed spork that loves trash, is very neurotic, has an UglyCute design, is voiced by Creator/TonyHale, talks Gabby Gabby's ear off about Woody, and [[spoiler:falls head over heels for a similar googly-eyed knife in TheStinger]].
* ''WesternAnimation/TreasurePlanet'': Dr. Delbert Doppler. [[Franchise/StarTrek This certain]] [[ShoutOut loan exasperation quote]] says it all:
-->''"[[ImADoctorNotAPlaceholder Dangit Jim, I'm an astronomer, not a doctor!]] Well, I am a doctor, but I'm not that kind of doctor, I have a doctorate, but it's not the same thing, you can't help people with a doctorate, you just sit there and you're useless!"''
* ''WesternAnimation/{{Up}}'':
** Russell. He's a chubby preteen [[ScoutOut Wilderness Explorer]] on a quest to earn all of his merit badges. He's naive, falling for the SnipeHunt Carl sets him up for, and a total sweetheart who wants to help Kevin find her babies. In fact, the reason he met Carl was because he wanted to help him in some way so that he could get an "Assisting the Elderly" badge.
** Even grumpy Carl was quite adorkable in his younger days. He wiggles excitedly in his seat as he watches a film about his hero, explorer Charles Muntz, and wears an aviator's helmet and goggles in imitation. He's also very quiet. This is what endears his future wife Ellie to him, and is probably why he grows so close to Russel by the film's end.
** Dug the talking dog. He's [[DogsAreDumb not very bright]], easily distracted by squirrels, and not the least bit tough (he tries to stop a mob of angry dogs just by commanding, "Stop, you dogs!", which unsurprisingly doesn't work). But he is very sweet, telling Carl seconds after meeting him that "I have just met you, and I love you!". He's utterly loyal to his masters, too, first gushing about how smart [[spoiler:Muntz]] is, then coming back to Carl (who said mean things to Dug earlier) because he still loves him. The fact that the other dogs bully him, and Dug's obliviousness to the bullying, only furthers it.
* ''WesternAnimation/WallE'': [[ProtagonistTitle The title character]]. He's a {{cute machine|s}}, awkward around [[LoveInterest Eve]], loves musicals (well, [[Film/HelloDolly one at least]]), and collects sporks!
* ''WesternAnimation/WreckItRalph'':
** Vanellope von Schweetz, who smiles cheekily as she shows off her [[TheAllegedCar homemade racing car]] to the competition.
** Fix-It Felix Jr. He's [[NiceGuy sweet]] [[ExtremeDoormat to a fault]], even when annoyed, and speaks the most quaintly of anyone in the film.
** Ralph has his moments as well, as he tries to be accepted by others.
%% ** King Candy. He's basically the Mad Hatter of Sugar Rush.
* ''WesternAnimation/{{Zootopia}}'':
** Judy Hopps. She thumps her foot very quickly when she's highly excited or upset, and when she chases after Weaselton who has just robbed the florist she cheers at the chance of getting to apprehend a criminal.
** Nick Wilde. For how smug and suave he might be at first glance, Nick can be surprisingly goofy and childish at times, such as when he excitedly starts touching Bellwether's wool or when he gives the "victory toot-toot" after he and Judy have commandeered the Subway car.
** Benjamin Clawhauser. He's a sweet, chubby, exuberant, campy fanboy, who also happens to be a feline, giving him an appealing face and expressive friendly tail behavior.
** Gideon Grey, as an adult, is very meek and humble around Judy, and also stutters a bit. He also wears a charming pink apron while delivering his baked goods.

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