awkward, clumsy, maladroit, inept, gauche mean not marked by ease (as of performance, movement, or social conduct). awkward is widely applicable and may suggest unhandiness, inconvenience, lack of muscular control, embarrassment, or lack of tact.

AWKWARD definition: 1. difficult to use, do, or deal with: 2. causing problems, worry, or embarrassment: 3…. Learn more.

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.

Someone who feels awkward behaves in a shy or embarrassed way. A third of the candidates admitted they felt awkward speaking in meetings. He was rather awkward with his godson. 'This is Malcolm,' the girl said awkwardly, to fill the silence. Roma …

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.

lacking skill or dexterity. an awkward dancer. a simple, awkward frontiersman. an awkward method. an awkward turn in the road. an awkward customer. an awkward moment. Obsolete. …

1. lacking skill or dexterity; clumsy. 2. lacking grace or ease, as in movement or posture: an awkward gesture. 3. lacking social graces or manners. 4. ill-adapted for ease of use or handling: an awkward tool. 5. requiring caution; somewhat hazardous; dangerous: an …

AWKWARD meaning: 1. difficult or causing problems: 2. embarrassing and not relaxed: 3. moving in a way that is not…. Learn more.

An awkward situation is embarrassing and difficult to deal with. I was the first to ask him awkward questions but there'll be harder ones to come. Synonyms: embarrassing , difficult , compromising , sensitive More Synonyms of awkward

AWKWARD meaning: 1. difficult to use, do, or deal with: 2. causing problems, worry, or embarrassment: 3…. Learn more.