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- Dictionaryawkward/ˈɔːkwəd/
adjective
- 1. causing difficulty; hard to do or deal with: "some awkward questions" Similar Opposite
- 2. causing or feeling uneasy embarrassment or inconvenience: "you have put me in a very awkward position" Similar Opposite
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AWKWARD definition: 1. difficult to use, do, or deal with: 2. causing problems, worry, or embarrassment: 3…. Learn more.
1. a. : lacking dexterity or skill (as in the use of hands) I'm awkward with a needle and thread. b. : showing the result of a lack of expertness. an awkward attempt. awkward pictures. 2. a. : lacking ease or grace (as of movement or expression) awkward writing. b. : lacking the right proportions, size, or harmony of parts : ungainly.
requiring caution; somewhat hazardous: an awkward turn in the road. Synonyms: unsafe, risky, dangerous, treacherous, precarious, perilous, chancy. hard to deal with; difficult; requiring skill, tact, or the like: an awkward situation; an awkward customer. embarrassing or inconvenient; caused by lack of social grace:
3 days ago · 1. adjective. An awkward situation is embarrassing and difficult to deal with. I was the first to ask him awkward questions but there'll be harder ones to come. There was an awkward moment as couples decided whether to stand next to their partners. Synonyms: embarrassing, difficult, compromising, sensitive More Synonyms of awkward.
adjective. lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance. “an awkward dancer” “an awkward gesture” “too awkward with a needle to make her own clothes” “his clumsy fingers produced an awkward knot” synonyms: maladroit. not adroit. ugly. displeasing to the senses. clumsy, clunky, gawky, ungainly, unwieldy.
an awkward customer (= a person who is difficult to deal with) Please don't be awkward about letting him come. It makes things awkward for everyone when you behave like that.
adj. 1. lacking dexterity, proficiency, or skill; clumsy; inept: the new recruits were awkward in their exercises. 2. ungainly or inelegant in movements or posture: despite a great deal of practice she remained an awkward dancer. 3. unwieldy; difficult to use: an awkward implement. 4. embarrassing: an awkward moment.
adjective. uk / ˈɔːkwəd / us. awkward adjective (DIFFICULT) Add to word list. B2. difficult or causing problems: an awkward customer. an awkward question. Fewer examples. You're just being awkward! Don't be so awkward. Some of the questions were rather awkward. awkward adjective (EMBARRASSING) B2. embarrassing and not relaxed:
Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms. Origin. Adjective. Adverb. Filter. adjective. awkwarder, awkwardest. Not graceful; ungainly. American Heritage. Not having grace or skill; clumsy, as in form or movement; bungling. An awkward dancer, an awkward style. Webster's New World. Not dexterous; clumsy. American Heritage.
Definitions of 'awkward' 1. An awkward situation is embarrassing and difficult to deal with. [...] 2. Something that is awkward to use or carry is difficult to use or carry because of its design. A job that is awkward is difficult to do. [...] 3. An awkward movement or position is uncomfortable or clumsy. [...] More. Synonyms of 'awkward'
