CEFR B2

awkwardly

adverb

Meaning

In a way that is difficult to do or handle, or that causes embarrassment or discomfort.

Examples

He stumbled awkwardly over the rug, nearly dropping his coffee.
She awkwardly tried to change the subject after making a personal comment.

Synonyms: clumsily, ungracefully, uncomfortably, inelegantly

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awkwardly (B2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈɔːkwərdli/

Definition

In a way that is difficult to do or handle, or that causes embarrassment or discomfort.

Examples

He stumbled awkwardly over the rug, nearly dropping his coffee.
She awkwardly tried to change the subject after making a personal comment.
The new furniture was arranged so awkwardly that it was hard to walk through the room.

How to Use awkwardly

move awkwardly (collocation): To move in a clumsy or uncoordinated way. — "The injured bird could only move awkwardly along the ground."
stand awkwardly (collocation): To stand in a stiff or uncomfortable posture. — "He stood awkwardly at the edge of the group, unsure how to join the conversation."
smile awkwardly (collocation): To give a forced or embarrassed smile. — "She smiled awkwardly when asked about her mistake."

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