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- Dictionaryawkward/ˈɔːkwəd/
adjective
- 1. causing difficulty; hard to do or deal with: "some awkward questions" Similar Opposite
- 2. causing or feeling uneasy embarrassment or inconvenience: "you have put me in a very awkward position" Similar Opposite
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Learn the meaning of awkward as an adjective in English, with synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. Find out how to use awkward to describe something difficult, embarrassing, not helpful, or lacking grace.
Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the word awkward, which can describe a lack of skill, grace, ease, or social grace. Find out how to use awkward in a sentence and how it differs from related words like clumsy, gauche, and inept.
Something that is awkward to use or carry is difficult to use or carry because of its design. A job that is awkward is difficult to do. It was small but heavy enough to make it awkward to carry. Full-size tripods can be awkward, especially if you're shooting a low-level subject.
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.
adjective. lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance. “an awkward dancer”. “an awkward gesture”. “too awkward with a needle to make her own clothes”. “his clumsy fingers produced an awkward knot”. synonyms: maladroit. not adroit.
AWKWARD definition: 1. difficult or causing problems: 2. embarrassing and not relaxed: 3. moving in a way that is not…. Learn more.
1. An awkward situation is embarrassing and difficult to deal with. [...] 2. Something that is awkward to use or carry is difficult to use or carry because of its design. A job that is awkward is difficult to do. [...] 3. An awkward movement or position is uncomfortable or clumsy. [...] More. Synonyms of 'awkward'
