awkward Sentence Examples
- Her sudden interruption created an awkward silence that hung in the air.
- The unfamiliar surroundings made her feel awkward and out of place.
- The awkwardness between them was palpable, making conversations stilted and uncomfortable.
- His attempts to flirt were painfully awkward, eliciting only cringe-worthy reactions.
- She couldn't shake the awkward feeling that she had said something wrong.
- The meeting was filled with awkward pauses and nervous laughter, reflecting the participants' discomfort.
- Her awkward gestures and mannerisms left a lasting impression on her colleagues.
- The awkward transition between scenes in the movie left viewers confused and disengaged.
- The awkward moment when he realized she thought he was someone else was unforgettable.
- She felt an awkward mix of excitement and trepidation as she stepped into the interview room.
awkward Meaning
awkward (s)
causing inconvenience
difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape
not elegant or graceful in expression
hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
socially uncomfortable; unsure and constrained in manner
awkward (a)
lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance
awkward (a.)
Wanting dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments; not dexterous; without skill; clumsy; wanting ease, grace, or effectiveness in movement; ungraceful; as, he was awkward at a trick; an awkward boy.
Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.
Perverse; adverse; untoward.
Synonyms & Antonyms of awkward
Synonyms:
- self-conscious
- jittery
- meek
- nonplussed
- dismayed
- bothered
- discomforted
- perturbed
- lubberly
- disquieted
- rustical
- angular
- unassertive
- distressed
- gawky
- diffident
- unassuming
- rough-hewn
- modest
- agitated
- discomposed
- boorish
- unsettled
- nonplused
- uncouth
- disconcerted
- abashed
- insecure
- chagrined
- clownish
- ungainly
- unpretentious
- mortified
- jumpy
- discomfited
- rattled
Antonyms:
FAQs About the word awkward
causing inconvenience, lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance, difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape, not elegant or gr
clumsy,uncomfortable, uneasy, gauche, graceless, ungraceful, inelegant, timid, wooden,embarrassed
urbane, urbane, suave, graceful, suave,graceful, assured, serene, collected, cool
Her sudden interruption created an awkward silence that hung in the air.
The unfamiliar surroundings made her feel awkward and out of place.
The awkwardness between them was palpable, making conversations stilted and uncomfortable.
His attempts to flirt were painfully awkward, eliciting only cringe-worthy reactions.
