awkward

UK /ˈɔːk.wəd/ US /ˈɔk.wɚd/
adj 4noun 1

Definitions

adj

1

Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.

John was awkward at performing the trick. He'll have to practice to improve.

2

Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.

That was an extremely awkward moment. Everyone was watching.

An awkward silence had fallen.

3

Lacking social skills, or uncomfortable with social interaction.

I'm very awkward at parties.

Things got awkward when my boss tried a cheesy pick-up line on me.

4

Perverse; adverse; difficult to handle.

He's a right awkward chap.

These cabinets are going to be very awkward when we move.

noun

1

Someone or something that is awkward.

Another important branch of deportment was to seat the awkwards stiffly on the extreme edge of a chair, fold the hands on the very precarious lap, droop the eyes in a pensive way.

'What periods are you talking about?' / 'The monthly awkwards. Didn't the girls at Molyneux have them when you were managing director?' / The Rabbit leaned forward, sniffing the air in the immediate vicinity. 'Either you've been drinking or you've got some girl into trouble. Or am I being unfair to you and it's both?'

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