awkward
IPA: ˈɑkwɝd
noun
- Someone or something that is awkward.
adjective
- Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.
- Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.
- Lacking social skills, or uncomfortable with social interaction.
- Perverse; adverse; difficult to handle.
adverb
- (obsolete) In a backwards direction.
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Examples of "awkward" in Sentences
- The placement of the word is awkward.
- The result is so mannered and awkward.
- It is awkward to enjoy singing dithyramb.
- I was struck by the awkwardness of the entry.
- The expression of the sentence is also awkward.
- As for the awkwardness of wording, you're right.
- Even the translation of the name itself is awkward.
- The first sentence here is awkward and ungrammatical.
- Also, the wording of the paragraph is weird and awkward.
- It is an awkward contrivance that contradicts the article title.