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- Dictionaryawkwardly/ˈɔːkwədli/
adverb
- 1. in an ungainly manner; not smoothly or gracefully: "she waddled up the stairs awkwardly"
- 2. in a way that shows uneasy embarrassment: "Seth responded awkwardly, allowing the silence once again to settle between them"
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AWKWARDLY meaning: 1. in a worried or embarrassed way: 2. in an embarrassing or worrying way, or a way that causes…. Learn more.
AWKWARD definition: 1. difficult to use, do, or deal with: 2. causing problems, worry, or embarrassment: 3…. Learn more.
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.
adj. 1. Not graceful; ungainly. 2. a. Not dexterous; clumsy. b. Clumsily or unskillfully performed: The opera was marred by an awkward aria. 3. a. Difficult to handle or manage: an awkward bundle to carry. b. Difficult to effect; uncomfortable: an awkward pose. 4. a.
an awkwardly shaped room; moving in a way or into a position that is not comfortable or easy. She fell awkwardly and broke her ankle.
If you do something awkwardly, you do it with very little grace, in a klutzy or bumbling way. When a first date goes awkwardly, you might be tempted to skip a second date. People behave awkwardly when they're embarrassed or self-conscious — you might act awkwardly as you stand on a stage, accepting an unexpected award.
Awkwardly definition: In an awkward manner; with discomfort or lack of coordination.
lacking grace or ease in movement: an awkward gesture; an awkward dancer. lacking social graces or manners: a simple, awkward frontiersman. not well planned or designed for easy or effective use: an awkward instrument; an awkward method.
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.
