Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

stand-awkwardly

verb
/stænd ˈɔːkwərdli/
Definition
To be positioned in a way that feels uncomfortable or uneasy.
Examples
  • She tended to stand awkwardly during social gatherings, shifting her weight from foot to foot.

  • Even though he was enjoying the party, he still stood awkwardly in the corner.

Meaning
The term suggests a physical posture that is not natural or fluid, often resulting in a sense of discomfort.
Synonyms
  • Uncomfortably
  • Uneasily
  • Awkwardly
  • Inelegantly