awkward
Definitions
- uncomfortable
- Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.
- Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.
- Lacking social skills, or uncomfortable with social interaction.
- Perverse; adverse; difficult to handle.
Equivalents
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Examples
“John was awkward at performing the trick⟳. He'll have⟳ to practice to improve⟳.”
“That was an extremely awkward moment. Everyone was watching.”
“An awkward silence had fallen.”
“I'm very awkward at parties.”
“Things got awkward when my boss tried a cheesy pick-up line on me.”
“He's a right awkward chap.”
“These cabinets are going to be very awkward when we move⟳.”
“Clearing up rock and fallen vegetation at such an awkward site required a team of specialist geoengineers.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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