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awkward adj

Awkward means clumsy or difficult to handle. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of awkward

  • clumsy or difficult to handle

Usage examples of awkward

The box was awkward to carry because it was large and unevenly weighted.

He made an awkward apology and stumbled over every sentence.

There was an awkward silence after she forgot his name.

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