Meaning & use

awkward

adjective·Everyday

Causing or feeling embarrassment, discomfort, or a lack of ease.

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There was an awkward silence after he forgot her name at the party.

He felt awkward standing alone at the reception without anyone to talk to.

A note on using this word

Awkward can describe a social situation, a physical movement, or an object that is hard to handle.

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