noun🔗ShareMaladroit, gaucheSomeone or something that is awkward."The awkward at the party kept bumping into people and spilling his drink. "Le maladroit de la soirée n'arrêtait pas de bousculer les gens et de renverser son verre.characterpersonattitudetoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareMaladroit, gaucheLacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments."The young boy was awkward at tying his shoelaces, fumbling with the knots. "Le jeune garçon était maladroit pour attacher ses lacets, tâtonnant avec les nœuds.abilityhumanconditiontoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareGênant, embarrassantNot easily managed or effected; embarrassing."An awkward silence had fallen."Un silence gênant était tombé.characterattitudesituationconditiontoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareMaladroit, gaucheLacking social skills, or uncomfortable with social interaction."The new student felt awkward at his first school dance, unsure of how to talk to others. "Le nouvel élève se sentait gauche à son premier bal de l'école, ne sachant pas comment parler aux autres.characterattitudeemotionhumanmindsocietytoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareGênant, difficile, maladroitPerverse; adverse; difficult to handle."The heavy box was in an awkward position, making it difficult to lift. "La boîte lourde était dans une position difficile, ce qui rendait le levage compliqué.attitudecharactersituationtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb🔗ShareÀ reculonsIn a backwards direction."The train moved awkwardly backward into the station. "Le train recula maladroitement dans la gare.directionwaytoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
