awkward
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Définition et signification de « awkward » en anglais

awkward
01

gênant, embarrassant

making one feel embarrassed or uncomfortable 
awkward definition and meaning
informations grammaticales
composition morphologique
simple
qualitatif
superlatif
most awkward
comparatif
more awkward
gradable
Exemples
The silence after his joke fell flat was incredibly awkward. 

Le silence après que sa blague soit tombée à plat était incroyablement gênant.

02

gauche, maladroit

moving uncomfortably in a way that lacks grace and confidence 
awkward definition and meaning
Exemples
Sarah's awkward dance moves drew laughter from her friends during the talent show. 

Les mouvements de danse maladroits de Sarah ont provoqué les rires de ses amis pendant le spectacle de talents.

03

embarrassant, gênant

difficult to manage or deal with because of complexity or inconvenience 
Exemples
The awkward stairs made it tricky to carry up the furniture. 

Les escaliers maladroits ont rendu difficile le transport des meubles.

04

maladroit, gauche

lacking elegance or grace in expression, often leading to embarrassment or discomfort 
Exemples
Her awkward stumble on the stage during the performance momentarily disrupted the flow. 

Son maladroit trébuchement sur scène pendant la performance a momentanément perturbé le flux.

05

encombrant, difficile à manipuler

hard to hold, carry, or manage because of an inconvenient size, shape, or design 
Exemples
The box was awkward to lift through the narrow doorway. 

La boîte était difficile à soulever à travers l'embrasure étroite.

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