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awkward

/ˈɑkwɚd/ · 7 letters · 5 distinct letters

  1. adjective

    causing inconvenience

    they arrived at an awkward time

  2. adjective

    lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance

    an awkward dancer

  3. adjective

    difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape

    an awkward bundle to carry

  4. adjective

    not elegant or graceful in expression

    an awkward prose style

  5. adjective

    hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment

    awkward (or embarrassing or difficult) moments in the discussion

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