Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
awkward
Adjective
/ˈɔːkwəd/
Definition
Causing or feeling embarrassment or inconvenience.
Examples
- She felt awkward during the speech because she was unprepared.
- He made an awkward attempt to start a conversation.
- It was an awkward moment when everyone suddenly fell silent.
Meaning
Awkward describes a state of feeling uncomfortable or clumsy in a situation, often leading to embarrassment.
Synonyms
- Clumsy
- Uncomfortable
- Inconvenient
- Awkwardness
- Ungraceful
