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Definition awkward in American English

awkward adjective

adjective
/ˈɔkwərd/
1

difficult to deal with and embarrassing

Example

After he spoke there was an awkward silence.

Example

Luckily nobody asked any awkward questions about what he was doing there.

Example

It's a little awkward, because he's my friend but I'm still his boss.

1.1

someone who is awkward is difficult to deal with or please, and causes problems, often deliberately

Synonyms and related words
difficult bad embarrassing
2

something that is awkward is difficult to move or use because of its shape or position

Example

The crates were much too heavy and awkward for one person to carry.

Synonyms and related words
difficult hard tough
Example

He stood there looking stiff and awkward in his uniform.

Example

She felt awkward about asking to borrow more money.

Synonyms and related words
shy uncertain retiring
Example

She had arranged all the furniture at awkward angles.

Synonyms and related words
clumsy awkward ungainly
Definition awkward in American English