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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

Related Vocabularies

shrewd, prudent, or tactful in practical matters
demanding something firmly and refusing to accept no
Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
having an extreme desire to take things for oneself, greedy
Having many different aspects or features
showing moderation or self-restraint; also describing mild climate.

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