awkward

/ˈɔːkwərd/
adjective
  1. Causing difficulty or embarrassment; not smooth or graceful.
    • It was an awkward moment when they realized they had the same name.
    • She felt awkward when she accidentally spilled her drink.
    • The silence after his joke was very awkward.
  2. Not having natural grace or skill; clumsy.
    • He was an awkward dancer, always stepping on his partner's toes.
    • Her awkward movements made it hard for her to catch the ball.
    • The puppy's legs were long and awkward as it tried to run.
  3. Difficult to use, handle, or deal with; inconvenient.
    • This tool is awkward to hold because the handle is too short.
    • The box was an awkward shape, so it didn't fit in the car.
    • We chose a different date because the original time was awkward for everyone.
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