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   awkwardness

   /ˈɔːkwədnəs/

   noun

   • 1. the quality of being awkward: "there was a moment of awkwardness" Similar embarrassmentself-consciousnessdiscomfortdiscomfitureuneasinessedginesstensionnervousnessungainlinessclumsinesslack of coordinationgracelessnessineleganceineptnessgauchenessgawkiness

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   What is an awkward situation?

   • An awkward situation is embarrassing and difficult to deal with. I was the first to ask him awkward questions but there'll be harder ones to come. There was an awkward moment as couples decided whether to stand next to their partners. There was an awkwardly long silence. ...an awkwardly timed meeting.

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   What does awkwardness mean to you?

   • Awkwardness Can Mean Others Matter To Us The birth of intimacy is often awkward. By revealing our innermost thoughts and feelings, we put ourselves on the line. We make ourselves vulnerable to painful rejection. If we are too afraid of appearing awkward, we may keep others at a distance.

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   What is the adjective form of awkward?

   • 1 The adjective form of awkward is awkward. It means wanting dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments; not dexterous; clumsy; wanting ease, grace, or effectiveness in movement; ungraceful; as, he was awkward... 2 Awkward also means not easily managed or effected; embarrassing... 3 It can also mean perverse; adverse; untoward.

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   What is an awkward remark?

   • a. Difficult to handle or manage: an awkward bundle to carry. b. Difficult to effect; uncomfortable: an awkward pose. 4. a. Marked by or causing embarrassment or discomfort: an awkward remark; an awkward silence. b. Requiring great tact, ingenuity, skill, and discretion: An awkward situation arose during the peace talks.

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

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   Awkwardness is a noun that means embarrassment, difficulty, or unnatural movement. Learn how to use it in different contexts and see synonyms and translations.

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     AWKWARDNESS meaning: 1. embarrassment, or a situation that...

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

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   Awkward means difficult, embarrassing, not helpful, or moving in a way that is not natural or attractive. Learn how to use this word in different contexts with synonyms, antonyms, and idioms.

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6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionawkwardness noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   the fact of having a shape or being made in a way that is not pleasant or easy to deal with. the awkwardness of the sentence construction. the fact that somebody moves in a way that is not easy or attractive. his physical awkwardness. Check pronunciation: awkwardness. Definition of awkwardness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

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   Learn the meaning of awkward, a word that describes something or someone that lacks ease, grace, or skill. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › awkwardnessAwkwardness - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   noun. the inelegance of someone stiff and unrelaxed (as by embarrassment) synonyms: clumsiness, gracelessness, stiffness. see more. noun. the quality of an embarrassing situation. “he sensed the awkwardness of his proposal” synonyms: nuisance value. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Awkwardness."

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   Awkwardness is the quality of being unskillful, ungraceful, or embarrassing. It can also refer to a difficult situation or a problem. See synonyms, similes, and translations of awkwardness.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishAWKWARD definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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    Learn the meaning of 'awkward' and its synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples. Find out how to use 'awkward' to describe situations, movements, people, and things that are difficult, embarrassing, or uncooperative.