Definition of Awkward
Awkward
Awk·ward
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Causing or feeling embarrassment or inconvenience.
e.g. The awkward silence between us was finally broken by a phone call.
(adjective)
lacking the right proportions, size, or harmony of parts - ungainly;
e.g. He had an awkward height that had him ducking his head under the door to enter a room.
(adjective)
not easy to handle or deal with, so as to require great skill, ingenuity, or care;
e.g. The box was light, but the shape made it awkward to carry.
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