awkward

[US]/ˈɔːkwəd/
[UK]/ˈɔːkwərd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. lacking skill or dexterity; causing embarrassment or inconvenience; difficult to deal with; inappropriate.

Phrases & Collocations

That was awkward

Feeling awkward

Awkward silence

Awkward situation

Example Sentences

It was an awkward silence.

She felt awkward in the unfamiliar situation.

He made an awkward joke that nobody laughed at.

The conversation took an awkward turn.

They had an awkward encounter at the party.

He had an awkward moment when he forgot her name.

The dance performance was awkward and uncoordinated.

She tried to make small talk but it was awkward.

He felt awkward asking for help.

The situation became awkward when they ran into their ex.

Real-world Examples

To myself my entrance seemed excessively awkward.

Source: The Moon and Sixpence (Condensed Version)

Not very well. You know how awkward I get when things get awkward.

Source: Modern Family - Season 01

So it was a really, really awkward and embarrassing time.

Source: American English dialogue

Isn't every conversation you two have awkward? Painfully so.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 6

It was kind of almost awkward.

Source: Actor Dialogue (Bilingual Selection)

Awkward? Why should he feel awkward?

Source: Friends Season 3

Human critics have described it as creepy awkward, and quote, nightmare fuel.

Source: CNN 10 Student English December 2021 Collection

With the click of Hiro's remote control, Megabot gave a cute yet awkward bow.

Source: Big Hero 6 (audiobook)

Land bases were often unavailable because of awkward geography or recalcitrant allies.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

It was an awkward moment for everyone.

Source: VOA Special December 2015 Collection

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