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awkwardly
01
in a way that lacks grace or ease of movement
Grammatical Information
adverbs of manner
Examples
She awkwardly climbed over the fence, nearly losing her balance.
02
in a manner that shows or causes embarrassment or discomfort
Examples
He laughed awkwardly after making a joke that fell flat.
03
in a way that creates inconvenience or difficulty
Examples
The handle was awkwardly placed, making the door hard to open.
Lexical Tree
awkwardly
awkward
