noun🔗ShareUnglückliche Person, PechvogelSomeone or something that is awkward."The awkward at the party kept bumping into people and spilling his drink. "Der Pechvogel auf der Party rannte ständig Leute um und verschüttete sein Getränk.characterpersonattitudetoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareUngeschickt, ungeschmeidigLacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments."The young boy was awkward at tying his shoelaces, fumbling with the knots. "Der junge Junge war ungeschickt beim Binden seiner Schnürsenkel und fummelte mit den Knoten herum.abilityhumanconditiontoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareUnerfreulich, peinlichNot easily managed or effected; embarrassing."An awkward silence had fallen."Ein peinliches Schweigen war eingetreten.characterattitudesituationconditiontoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareUnbeholfen, linkischLacking social skills, or uncomfortable with social interaction."The new student felt awkward at his first school dance, unsure of how to talk to others. "Der neue Schüler fühlte sich bei seinem ersten Schulball unbeholfen und wusste nicht, wie er sich mit anderen unterhalten sollte.characterattitudeemotionhumanmindsocietytoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareVerkehrt, widrig, schwierigPerverse; adverse; difficult to handle."The heavy box was in an awkward position, making it difficult to lift. "Die schwere Kiste befand sich in einer ungünstigen Position, was das Heben erschwerte.attitudecharactersituationtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb🔗ShareRückwärtsIn a backwards direction."The train moved awkwardly backward into the station. "Der Zug fuhr rückwärts in den Bahnhof.directionwaytoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
