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awkward

UK
/ˈɔːkwəd/
US
/ˈɑːkwərd/

Translations

awkwardadjective
awkwarder
Comp.
awkwardest
Super.
UK
/ˈɔːkwəd/
US
/ˈɑːkwərd/
His awkward dance moves made everyone laugh.
Ses mouvements de danse maladroits ont fait rire tout le monde.
gênantSe dit d’une situation, d’un silence ou d’une question qui met mal à l’aise.
There was an awkward silence after she mentioned the incident.
Il y a eu un silence gênant après qu’elle a mentionné l’incident.
encombrantPour un objet difficile à porter, à manier ou à utiliser.
The large, awkward package was difficult to carry through the narrow door.
Le gros colis encombrant était difficile à faire passer par la porte étroite.
Additional translations
délicatSens « difficile à traiter » dans un contexte de discussion, de décision ou de relation.
Synonyms
clumsy
ungraceful
ungainly
inept
gawky
embarrassing
uncomfortable
difficult
strange
unfamiliar
Antonyms
graceful
smooth
elegant
awkwardadverb
UK
/ˈɔːkwəd/
US
/ˈɑːkwərd/
Archaic or dialect use meaning “in an awkward manner; clumsily”.
Additional translations
maladroitementEmploi archaïque.

Definitions

awkwardadjective
Lacking grace or skill in movement or performance.
His awkward dance moves made everyone laugh.
Causing or feeling embarrassment or inconvenience.
There was an awkward silence after she mentioned the incident.
Not easy to deal with; difficult.
The situation became awkward when both parties refused to compromise.
Uncomfortable or inconvenient to use or handle.
The large, awkward package was difficult to carry through the narrow door.
awkwardadverb
In an awkward manner; clumsily or ineptly (archaic).
He shifted his weight awkward, nearly losing his balance.
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