Awkward

adjective
'ɔkwərd

Adjective

  • hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment

    awkward (or embarrassing or difficult) moments in the discussion

    an awkward pause followed his remark

    Similar:EmbarrassingStickyUnenviable
  • socially uncomfortable; unsure and constrained in manner

    awkward and reserved at parties

    Similar:Uneasy
  • difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape

    an awkward bundle to carry

    Similar:BunglesomeClumsyUngainly
  • not elegant or graceful in expression

    an awkward prose style

    Similar:ClumsyCumbersomeIll-chosenInaptInept
  • lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance

    an awkward dancer

    an awkward gesture

    too awkward with a needle to make her own clothes

    See also:UglyMaladroit
  • causing inconvenience

    they arrived at an awkward time

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