adjective
- lacking grace or skill in movement or manner; clumsy
- causing difficulty, embarrassment, or inconvenience
- hard to use or handle; unwieldy
Examples
- He felt awkward dancing at the wedding.
- There was an awkward silence after her comment.
- The large box was awkward to carry up the stairs.
- She asked an awkward question during the meeting.
- His awkward movements made him trip over the chair.
- It’s awkward when you forget someone’s name.
- The awkward shape of the package made it hard to wrap.