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- Dictionaryawk·ward/ˈôkwərd/
adjective
- 1. causing difficulty; hard to do or deal with: "some awkward questions" Similar Opposite
- 2. causing or feeling embarrassment or inconvenience: "you have put me in a very awkward position" Similar Opposite
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difficult to use, do, or deal with: It's an awkward corner, so take it slowly. Some of the questions were rather awkward. It was an awkward ascent, but we reached the top eventually. [ + to infinitive ] My car's quite awkward to drive. He's an awkward customer (= a difficult person to deal with). Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples.
The meaning of AWKWARD is lacking dexterity or skill (as in the use of hands). How to use awkward in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Awkward.
If you are awkward, chances are you are uncomfortable. You could feel socially awkward, like when you forget the host's name. Or, you may feel physically awkward, like when you trip on your way to the podium.
Something that is awkward to use or carry is difficult to use or carry because of its design. A job that is awkward is difficult to do. It was small but heavy enough to make it awkward to carry. Full-size tripods can be awkward, especially if you're shooting a low-level subject.
adjective. lacking dexterity, proficiency, or skill; clumsy; inept. the new recruits were awkward in their exercises. ungainly or inelegant in movements or posture. despite a great deal of practice she remained an awkward dancer. unwieldy; difficult to use. an awkward implement.
AWKWARD meaning: 1. difficult or causing problems: 2. embarrassing and not relaxed: 3. moving in a way that is not…. Learn more.
awkward meaning, definition, what is awkward: making you feel embarrassed so that you ...: Learn more.
difficult or dangerous because of its shape or design. This box is very awkward for one person to carry. This tool will reach into awkward corners, such as under kitchen units. not moving in an easy way; not comfortable. He tried to dance, but he was too clumsy and awkward. I must have slept in an awkward position—I'm aching all over.
adj. 1. lacking dexterity, proficiency, or skill; clumsy; inept: the new recruits were awkward in their exercises. 2. ungainly or inelegant in movements or posture: despite a great deal of practice she remained an awkward dancer. 3. unwieldy; difficult to use: an awkward implement. 4. embarrassing: an awkward moment.
Inconvenient to use; hard to handle; unwieldy. An awkward tool. Webster's New World. Clumsily or unskillfully performed. The opera was marred by an awkward aria. American Heritage. More Adjective Definitions (12) Synonyms: clumsy. bulky. unmanageable. unwieldy. unhandy. ungainly. unconversant. unposted. unapprized.
