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   awkwardly

   /ˈɔːkwədli/

   adverb

   • 1. in an ungainly manner; not smoothly or gracefully: "she waddled up the stairs awkwardly"
   • 2. in a way that shows uneasy embarrassment: "Seth responded awkwardly, allowing the silence once again to settle between them"
   • 3. in a way that causes difficulty: "the cruise control is placed awkwardly on the control column"

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   What does awkward mean in English?

   • The original meaning of the adjective awkward was "in the wrong direction," a combination of awk, "back-handed" or "turned the wrong way," and -ward, "toward." "Awkwardly."

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   What is a synonym for awkwardly?

   • Awkwardly may be defined as “ In an awkward manner ”. Synonyms for Awkwardly are for example annoyingly, badly and clumsily. More synonyms can be found below the puzzle answers. Using a synonym can be a good alternative for using “Awkwardly”. You might be able to find more answers by using these:

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   How do you describe an awkward situation?

   • An aerosol spray will make short work of painting awkward objects. It was heavy enough to make it awkward to carry. An awkward situation is embarrassing and difficult to deal with. It was a bit awkward for me. French Translation of “AWKWARD” | The official Collins English-French Dictionary online.

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   What is awkwardly adverb?

   • Definition of awkwardly adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary in a way that makes you feel embarrassed or shows that somebody is embarrassed ‘I'm sorry,’ he said awkwardly. Join our community to access the latest language learning and assessment tips from Oxford University Press! in a way that is not pleasant or easy to deal with

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › awkwardlyAWKWARDLY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   AWKWARDLY definition: 1. in a worried or embarrassed way: 2. in an embarrassing or worrying way, or a way that causes…. Learn more.

   • English (US)

     AWKWARDLY meaning: 1. in a worried or embarrassed way: 2. in...

   • Znaczenie Awkwardly, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     AWKWARDLY definicja: 1. in a worried or embarrassed way: 2....

   • Simplified

     AWKWARDLY translate: 尴尬的, 局促不安地;尴尬地, 不合适地;引发问题地, 动作,...

   • Traditional

     AWKWARDLY translate: 尷尬的, 局促不安地;尷尬地, 不合適地;引發問題地, 動作,...

   • Awkward

     awkward adjective (EMBARRASSING) B2. causing problems,...

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › awkwardlyAWKWARDLY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   AWKWARDLY meaning: 1. in a worried or embarrassed way: 2. in an embarrassing or worrying way, or a way that causes…. Learn more.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishAWKWARD | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   awkward adjective (EMBARRASSING) B2. causing problems, worry, or embarrassment: awkward position The government finds itself in a very awkward position. awkward situation He put us in a very awkward situation by asking us what we thought of his new girlfriend right in front of her.

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   If you do something awkwardly, you do it with very little grace, in a klutzy or bumbling way. When a first date goes awkwardly, you might be tempted to skip a second date.

7. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › awkwardlyAWKWARDLY Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam ...

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   Synonyms for AWKWARDLY: clumsily, ineptly, gracelessly, unskillfully, painfully, arduously, ham-handedly, laboriously; Antonyms of AWKWARDLY: easily, lightly, readily, well, smoothly, freely, effortlessly, fluently

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   1. Not graceful; ungainly. 2. a. Not dexterous; clumsy. b. Clumsily or unskillfully performed: The opera was marred by an awkward aria. 3. a. Difficult to handle or manage: an awkward bundle to carry. b. Difficult to effect; uncomfortable: an awkward pose. 4. a.

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   in a way that makes something difficult or dangerous because of the shape or design of something. an awkwardly shaped room. moving in a way or into a position that is not comfortable or easy. She fell awkwardly and broke her ankle. Check pronunciation: awkwardly. Definition of awkwardly adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.