Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

socially-awkward

Adjective

/ˈsoʊ.ʃə.li ˈɔːk.wərd/

Definition

Experiencing discomfort or difficulty in social situations.

Examples

During the party, he felt socially awkward and struggled to engage in conversations.
Her socially awkward behavior made it hard for her to make new friends.
Finding himself in a large group, he became socially awkward and preferred to stand alone.

Meaning

The term describes a person who finds it challenging to interact with others in social environments, often resulting in feeling out of place or clumsy.