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awkward
adjective(awk-ward)socially uncomfortable; unsure and constrained in manner
Synonyms: ill at ease, uneasy,
Examples:
Awkward and reserved at parties.
awkward
adjective(awk-ward)difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape
Examples:
An awkward bundle to carry.
awkward
adjective(awk-ward)not elegant or graceful in expression
Examples:
An awkward prose style.
awkward
adjective(awk-ward)hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
Examples:
Awkward (or embarrassing or difficult) moments in the discussion.
An awkward pause followed his remark.
An awkward pause followed his remark.
awkward
adjective(awk-ward)causing inconvenience
Examples:
They arrived at an awkward time.
awkward
adjective(awk-ward)lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance
Antonyms: graceful,
Examples:
An awkward dancer.
An awkward gesture.
Too awkward with a needle to make her own clothes.
His clumsy fingers produced an awkward knot.
An awkward gesture.
Too awkward with a needle to make her own clothes.
His clumsy fingers produced an awkward knot.