awkward

/ɔkwərd/ adjective
7 letters2 syllables18 points in Scrabble®18 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS6
ADJECTIVE
1

Socially uncomfortable; unsure and constrained in manner.

“awkward and reserved at parties”

2

Difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape.

“an awkward bundle to carry”

3

Not elegant or graceful in expression.

“an awkward prose style”

4

Hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment.

“awkward (or embarrassing or difficult) moments in the discussion”

“an awkward pause followed his remark”

5

Causing inconvenience.

“they arrived at an awkward time”

6

Lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance.

“an awkward dancer”

“an awkward gesture”

WORD FORMS
Related formawkwardness
GAME SCORES
Scrabble®18 points
Words With Friends®18 points
Double word36 points
Triple word54 points
GOOD TO KNOW
Pig Latinawkwardway
Starts & ends withA … D
Syllablesawk · ward
SYNONYMS & RELATED29
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