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awkward
01
making one feel embarrassed or uncomfortable
02
moving uncomfortably in a way that lacks grace and confidence
03
difficult to manage or deal with because of complexity or inconvenience
04
lacking elegance or grace in expression, often leading to embarrassment or discomfort
05
socially uncomfortable; unsure and constrained in manner
06
difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape
awkward
adj
awkwardly
adv
awkwardly
adv
awkwardness
n
awkwardness
n
Example
Meeting his ex-girlfriend at the event created an awkward situation.
She felt awkward when she didn't know anyone at the party.
It was an awkward moment when they accidentally wore the same outfit.
The silence after his joke fell flat was incredibly awkward.
His awkward attempt to dance made everyone laugh.