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awkward
01
making one feel embarrassed or uncomfortable
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most awkward
Comparative
more awkward
gradable
Examples
The silence after his joke fell flat was incredibly awkward.
02
moving uncomfortably in a way that lacks grace and confidence
Examples
Sarah's awkward dance moves drew laughter from her friends during the talent show.
03
difficult to manage or deal with because of complexity or inconvenience
Examples
The awkward stairs made it tricky to carry up the furniture.
04
lacking elegance or grace in expression, often leading to embarrassment or discomfort
Examples
Her awkward stumble on the stage during the performance momentarily disrupted the flow.
05
hard to hold, carry, or manage because of an inconvenient size, shape, or design
Examples
The box was awkward to lift through the narrow doorway.
Lexical Tree
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