Definition & Meaning of "awkwardly"in English

awkwardly

in a way that lacks grace or ease of movement

clumsily

Grammatical Information

Examples

She awkwardly climbed over the fence, nearly losing her balance.

in a manner that shows or causes embarrassment or discomfort

self-consciously

uneasily

uncomfortably

Examples

He laughed awkwardly after making a joke that fell flat.

in a way that creates inconvenience or difficulty

inconveniently

Examples

The handle was awkwardly placed, making the door hard to open.

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