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”
socially uncomfortable; unsure and constrained in manner
“awkward and reserved at parties”
Similar:Uneasydifficult to handle or manage especially because of shape
“an awkward bundle to carry”
not elegant or graceful in expression
“an awkward prose style”
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:UglyMaladroitcausing inconvenience
“they arrived at an awkward time”
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Similar Words
- Uneasy
- Bunglesome
- Clumsy
- Ungainly
- Cumbersome
- Ill-chosen
- Inapt
- Inept
- Embarrassing
- Sticky
- Unenviable
- Uncomfortable
- Unwieldy
- Unmanageable
- Infelicitous