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    awkward
    /ˈɔːkwəd/

    adjective

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  2. AWKWARD definition: 1. difficult to use, do, or deal with: 2. causing problems, worry, or embarrassment: 3…. Learn more.

  3. The meaning of AWKWARD is lacking dexterity or skill (as in the use of hands). How to use awkward in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Awkward.

  4. 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:

  5. 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. It was small but heavy enough to make it awkward to carry. Full-size tripods can be awkward, especially if you're shooting a low-level subject.

  6. adjective. not elegant or graceful in expression. “an awkward prose style” synonyms: clumsy, cumbersome, ill-chosen, inapt, inept. infelicitous.

  7. 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.

  8. difficult or dangerous because of its shape or design. This box is very awkward for one person to carry. This tool will reach into awkward corners, such as under kitchen units. not moving in an easy way; not comfortable. He tried to dance, but he was too clumsy and awkward. I must have slept in an awkward position—I'm aching all over.

  9. AWKWARD meaning: 1. difficult or causing problems: 2. embarrassing and not relaxed: 3. moving in a way that is not…. Learn more.

  10. 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. Inconvenient to use; hard to handle; unwieldy. An awkward tool.

  11. awkward meaning, definition, what is awkward: making you feel embarrassed so that you ...: Learn more.