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awkward
'awkward' - used as an adjective
1. causing inconvenience
they arrived at an awkward time
2. lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance
an awkward dancer
an awkward gesture
too awkward with a needle to make her own clothes
his clumsy fingers produced an awkward knot
3. difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape
an awkward bundle to carry
4. not elegant or graceful in expression
an awkward prose style
5. hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
awkward moments in the discussion
an awkward pause followed his remark
6. not at ease socially; unsure and constrained in manner
awkward and reserved at parties

derived forms
1. Awkward / Comparitive
awkwarder
2. Awkward / Superlative
awkwardest
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Antonym
  • graceful
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