📖 Definitions of "Awkward"
noun
- 1
Someone or something that is awkward.
adjective
- 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.
"An awkward silence had fallen."
- 3
Lacking social skills, or uncomfortable with social interaction.
"I'm very awkward at parties."
- 4
Perverse; adverse; difficult to handle.
"He's a right awkward chap."
adverb
- 1
In a backwards direction.
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