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awkward

adjective
/ˈɔːkwəd/

Meaning

causing or feeling embarrassment; difficult to deal with

Example Sentences

There was an awkward silence after his joke.

Example Expressions

socially awkward

Synonyms

clumsy, uncomfortable, embarrassing, uneasy, ungainly

Antonyms

graceful, comfortable, elegant

Collocations

awkward silence, awkward moment, awkward situation, socially awkward

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