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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.
: not easy to handle or deal with : requiring great skill, ingenuity, or care. an awkward load. an awkward diplomatic situation.
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.
not well planned or designed for easy or effective use: an awkward instrument; an awkward method. Synonyms: unmanageable, troublesome, difficult, inconvenient, cumbersome, unwieldy. requiring caution; somewhat hazardous: an awkward turn in the road.
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.
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.
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.
a : not easy to deal with. It was an awkward [= embarrassing] moment for everyone. I often find myself in awkward situations. He was put in the awkward position of having to write the memo. There was an awkward pause in the conversation. b : not socially graceful or confident : uneasy or uncomfortable.
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.
