awkward (A2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈɔː.kwərd/
Definition
Causing difficulty, embarrassment, or discomfort.
Examples
The silence in the room became awkward after his rude comment.
She found herself in an awkward situation when she met her ex-boyfriend at the party.
He gave an awkward smile, unsure of what to say next.
How to Use awkward
- awkward for someone (prepositional phrase)
- Causing discomfort or difficulty to a particular person. — "The conversation was awkward for everyone involved."
- awkward to do something (prepositional phrase)
- Difficult or uncomfortable to perform a particular action. — "It was awkward to admit he had made a mistake."
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