awkward

/ˈɔːkwəd/

/ˈɑkwɝd/, /ˈɔkwɝd/

awkward

making one feel embarrassed or uncomfortable

moving uncomfortably in a way that lacks grace and confidence

antonyms : graceful

difficult to deal with

not elegant or graceful in expression

synonyms : clumsy

socially uncomfortable; unsure and constrained in manner

difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape

synonyms : bunglesome

Examples

1. It felt awkward to run into my ex-boyfriend at the party.

2. I ran into my ex-girlfriend at the grocery store, and it was a bit awkward seeing her after so long.

3. Despite his height, his lanky frame gave him an awkward appearance on the basketball court.

4. It's going to be awkward, to say the least.