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  2. the situation of being difficult to use, do, or deal with: The awkwardness of the shape makes the desk difficult to lift. the awkwardness of making complex arrangements to suit so many people. More examples. Fewer examples.

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      awkward adjective (EMBARRASSING) B2. causing problems,...

  3. awkward adjective (EMBARRASSING) B2. causing problems, worry, or embarrassment: awkward position The government finds itself in a very awkward position. awkward situation He put us in a very awkward situation by asking us what we thought of his new girlfriend right in front of her.

  4. The meaning of AWKWARD is lacking dexterity or skill (as in the use of hands). How to use awkward in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Awkward.

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

  6. Definitions of awkwardness. noun. trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape. synonyms: cumbersomeness, unwieldiness. see more. noun. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training. synonyms: clumsiness, ineptitude, ineptness, maladroitness, slowness. see more.

  7. not well planned or designed for easy or effective use: an awkward instrument; an awkward method. Synonyms: unmanageable, troublesome, difficult, inconvenient, cumbersome, unwieldy. requiring caution; somewhat hazardous: an awkward turn in the road.

  8. Awkward definition, lacking skill or dexterity. See more.

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