awkward
/ˈɔːkwərd/
clumsy, uncomfortable
📚 Meanings
- 1.
Lacking skill or grace in movement or behavior; difficult to use, do, or deal with.
"an awkward gesture"
- 2.
Causing difficulty, embarrassment, or inconvenience; uncomfortable or difficult to handle socially.
"an awkward silence"
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He felt awkward dancing in front of everyone.
He felt awkward dancing in front of everyone.
There was an awkward silence after her unexpected question.
There was an awkward silence after her unexpected question.
I found myself in an awkward position when they asked for my opinion on their argument.
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How do you pronounce awkward?
awkward is pronounced [/ˈɔːkwərd/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does awkward mean?
awkward means "clumsy, uncomfortable". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is awkward?
awkward is a Intermediate-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with awkward?
Example: "He felt awkward dancing in front of everyone." — used to mean "clumsy, uncomfortable".
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