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   awkwardness

   /ˈɔːkwədnəs/

   noun

   • 1. the quality of being awkward: "there was a moment of awkwardness" Similar embarrassmentself-consciousnessdiscomfortdiscomfitureuneasinessedginesstensionnervousnessungainlinessclumsinesslack of coordinationgracelessnessineleganceineptnessgauchenessgawkiness

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   What is an awkward situation?

   • An awkward situation is embarrassing and difficult to deal with. I was the first to ask him awkward questions but there'll be harder ones to come. There was an awkward moment as couples decided whether to stand next to their partners. There was an awkwardly long silence. ...an awkwardly timed meeting.

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   What does awkwardness mean to you?

   • Awkwardness Can Mean Others Matter To Us The birth of intimacy is often awkward. By revealing our innermost thoughts and feelings, we put ourselves on the line. We make ourselves vulnerable to painful rejection. If we are too afraid of appearing awkward, we may keep others at a distance.

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   What is the adjective form of awkward?

   • 1 The adjective form of awkward is awkward. It means wanting dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments; not dexterous; clumsy; wanting ease, grace, or effectiveness in movement; ungraceful; as, he was awkward... 2 Awkward also means not easily managed or effected; embarrassing... 3 It can also mean perverse; adverse; untoward.

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   What is an awkward remark?

   • a. Difficult to handle or manage: an awkward bundle to carry. b. Difficult to effect; uncomfortable: an awkward pose. 4. a. Marked by or causing embarrassment or discomfort: an awkward remark; an awkward silence. b. Requiring great tact, ingenuity, skill, and discretion: An awkward situation arose during the peace talks.

   Awkwardness - definition of awkwardness by The ... - The Free Dictionary

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   What is the difference between awkward and uneasy?

   • Both awkward and uneasy describe feelings of discomfort, but there is a subtle difference. One is more related to physical or social awkwardness, while the other is more related to a general feeling of unease or anxiety. For example, 'awkward and reserved at parties' or 'ill at ease among eddies of people he didn't know'. The term 'uneven' is sometimes used interchangeably with 'uncomfortable' or 'awkward' in this context, but it has a different meaning as an adjective, referring to something that is not level or regular.

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   What does it mean if someone feels awkward in a meeting?

   • Someone who feels awkward behaves in a shy or embarrassed way. A third of the candidates admitted they felt awkward speaking in meetings.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishAWKWARD | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Awkward means difficult, embarrassing, not helpful, or moving in a way that is not natural or attractive. Learn how to use this word in different contexts with synonyms, antonyms, and idioms.

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     AWKWARD meaning: 1. difficult to use, do, or deal with: 2....

   • Znaczenie Awkward, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     AWKWARD definicja: 1. difficult to use, do, or deal with: 2....

   • Awkward in Traditional Chinese

     AWKWARD translate: 困難的, 難用的；棘手的；難處理的，難對付的, 令人尷尬的,...

   • Awkward: French Translation

     AWKWARD translate: embarrassant/-ante, maladroit/-oite,...

   • Awkward: Korean Translation

     AWKWARD translate: 곤란한, 어색한, 거북한. Learn more in the...

   • Awkward: German Translation

     AWKWARD translate: ungeschickt, peinlich. Learn more in the...

   • Awkward: Polish Translation

     AWKWARD translate: kłopotliwy, niezręczny, niezgrabny,...

   • Awkward: Arabic Translation

     AWKWARD translate: صَعْب / مُرْبِك, مُحْرِج, أخْرَق. Learn...

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › awkwardnessMeaning of awkwardness in English - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a quality of not being natural, relaxed, or attractive: He outgrew his physical awkwardness and became a leading man in school plays. The world of high fashion has embraced ugliness or awkwardness as a new kind of beauty.

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6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › awkwardAwkward Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of awkward, a word that describes something or someone that lacks ease, grace, or skill. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › awkwardnessAwkwardness - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   ineptitude or awkwardness as a consequence of age or lack of practice. noun. the carriage of someone whose movements and posture are ungainly or inelegant. synonyms: clumsiness. see more. an unpleasant lack of grace in carriage or form or movement or expression.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishAWKWARD definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of 'awkward' and its synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples. Find out how to use 'awkward' to describe situations, movements, people, and things that are difficult, embarrassing, or uncooperative.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › awkwardnessAwkwardness - definition of awkwardness by The Free Dictionary

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   Awkwardness is the quality of being unskillful, ungraceful, or embarrassing. It can also refer to a difficult situation or a problem. See synonyms, similes, and translations of awkwardness.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionawkwardness noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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    the fact that somebody moves in a way that is not easy or attractive. Definition of awkwardness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.