noun🔗ShareSomeone or something that is awkward."The awkward at the party kept bumping into people and spilling his drink. "characterpersonattitudetoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareLacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments."The young boy was awkward at tying his shoelaces, fumbling with the knots. "abilityhumanconditiontoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareNot easily managed or effected; embarrassing."An awkward silence had fallen."characterattitudesituationconditiontoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareLacking social skills, or uncomfortable with social interaction."The new student felt awkward at his first school dance, unsure of how to talk to others. "characterattitudeemotionhumanmindsocietytoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗SharePerverse; adverse; difficult to handle."The heavy box was in an awkward position, making it difficult to lift. "attitudecharactersituationtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb🔗ShareIn a backwards direction."The train moved awkwardly backward into the station. "directionwaytoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading