awkward
About 5.80 uses per million words.
Meaning
- adjective Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands or of tools.
John was awkward at performing the trick. He'll have to practice to improve.
- adjective Not easily managed; embarrassing.
That was an extremely awkward moment. Everyone was watching.
- adjective Lacking social skills, or uncomfortable with social interaction.
I'm very awkward at parties.
- adjective Perverse; adverse; difficult to handle.
He's a right awkward chap.
- noun Someone or something that is awkward.
Similar words
strained labored laboured difficult cumbersome hard embarrassing ill at ease sticky bunglesome
Often followed by
and to position in silence for situation questions moment
Word family
awkwarder awkwardest awkwardly awkwardness awkwardnesses
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