awkward
/ˈɔːkwərd/
adjective
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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