Use awkward to say when someone feels shy or not comfortable with people. It also describes moments that make people feel embarrassed.
He felt awkward at the party.
It was an awkward silence after the joke.
Awkward describes someone or something that moves in a not smooth or skillful way. It means clumsy or not easy to do.
He made an awkward step and fell down.
She has awkward hands when playing piano.
Awkward means something is hard to do or use. It can be difficult or causing problems for a person.
This box is awkward to carry alone.
The answer to the question was awkward to explain.
Awkward describes things or actions that do not look or feel natural or well done. It means not smooth or well arranged.
The furniture was in an awkward position.
His speech was awkward and hard to follow.
Awkward means causing a feeling of embarrassment or shame because something is unusual or unexpected. It makes people feel uneasy.
It was an awkward question for her to answer.
There was an awkward moment between the friends.
Awkward can describe objects that are hard to hold, carry, or use because they are big, heavy, or oddly shaped.
The suitcase was awkward to carry up the stairs.
An awkward tool needs two hands to use.
Awkward describes a person who is not confident or smooth in social situations or when talking to others.
He felt awkward talking to new people.
She had an awkward way of expressing herself.
