awk
ward
Comparative
more awkward
Superlative
most awkward
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making one feel embarrassed or uncomfortable
- The silence after his joke fell flat was incredibly awkward.
- She felt awkward when she didn't know anyone at the party.
- His awkward attempt to dance made everyone laugh.
- It was an awkward moment when they accidentally wore the same outfit.
- Meeting his ex-girlfriend at the event created an awkward situation.
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moving uncomfortably in a way that lacks grace and confidence
- Sarah's awkward dance moves drew laughter from her friends during the talent show.
- She tripped over her own feet in an awkward attempt to impress her crush.
- The dance routine they had practiced for weeks fell apart in an awkward mess during the performance.
- His attempt to juggle oranges ended in an awkward mess as they bounced off the walls and rolled under the table.
- The toddler's first steps were awkward and unsteady as he wobbled across the room.
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3
difficult to manage or deal with because of complexity or inconvenience
- The awkward stairs made it tricky to carry up the furniture.
- The tool’s awkward design made it hard to grip properly.
- Maneuvering through the awkward hallway required a lot of care.
- He asked several awkward questions that no one wanted to answer.
- The ladder was awkward to position on the uneven ground.
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4
lacking elegance or grace in expression, often leading to embarrassment or discomfort
- Her awkward stumble on the stage during the performance momentarily disrupted the flow.
- The awkward phrasing in his speech made it difficult for the audience to understand his point.
- The awkward introduction at the party left everyone feeling unsure of what to say next.
- His awkward attempt to flirt with her only made her feel more uncomfortable.
- The awkward timing of his joke during the serious meeting was met with uneasy laughter.
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hard to hold, carry, or manage because of an inconvenient size, shape, or design
- The box was awkward to lift through the narrow doorway.
- He struggled with the awkward shape of the package.
- The ladder was awkward to maneuver in the small room.
- She balanced the awkward bundle of blankets in her arms.
- The chair's awkward design made it difficult to move.
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