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   • Requiring great tact, ingenuity, skill, and discretion: An awkward situation arose during the peace talks. [Middle English awkeward, in the wrong way : awke, wrong (from Old Norse öfugr, backward; see apo- in Indo-European roots) + -ward, -ward .] awk′ward·ness n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

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   What is awkwardness?

   • Definition of awkwardness noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary feelings or signs of shame or difficulty She laughed to cover up her feeling of awkwardness. There was no awkwardness between them. The Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus explains the difference between groups of similar words.

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   How do you describe an awkward situation?

   • An aerosol spray will make short work of painting awkward objects. It was heavy enough to make it awkward to carry. An awkward situation is embarrassing and difficult to deal with. It was a bit awkward for me. French Translation of “AWKWARD” | The official Collins English-French Dictionary online.

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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.

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   AWKWARDNESS definition: 1. embarrassment, or a situation that is difficult and not relaxed: 2. the situation of being…. Learn more.

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     embarrassed or nervous: feel awkward I always feel awkward...

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   embarrassed or nervous: feel awkward I always feel awkward when I'm with Chris - he's so difficult to talk to. He seemed a little awkward when I first met him. More examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. awkward adjective (NOT HELPFUL) mainly UK.

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   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.

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   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.

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   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.

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   1. Not graceful; ungainly. 2. a. Not dexterous; clumsy. b. Clumsily or unskillfully performed: The opera was marred by an awkward aria. 3. a. Difficult to handle or manage: an awkward bundle to carry. b. Difficult to effect; uncomfortable: an awkward pose. 4. a.

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   Awkward definition, lacking skill or dexterity. See more.