awkward
🇺🇸
/ˈɔːkwərd/
🇬🇧
/ˈɔːkwəd/
adjective
B2
causing embarrassment
The awkward silence made everyone feel uncomfortable.
B2
hard to handle
His awkward behavior created problems for the whole team.
B2
not a good time
Calling at midnight was an awkward time for them.
C1
hard to use or carry
The awkward package was difficult to move by myself.
C1
not graceful
His awkward movements showed he wasn't comfortable dancing.
translation
causing embarrassment; hard to handle; not a good time; hard to use or carry; not graceful