Awkward

Awkward describes a situation, person, or thing that causes discomfort, embarrassment, or difficulty. It often involves a lack of grace, social ease, or coordination. This can manifest in physical clumsiness, inappropriate behavior, or an uneasy atmosphere. It implies a sense of tension, uncertainty, or ineptitude. The term can apply to social interactions, physical movements, or even the design or functionality of an object.

Awkward meaning with examples

The silence after he told the joke was profoundly awkward; no one knew how to react. He just hung his head.
Her attempt at a friendly greeting resulted in an Awkward hug and a spilled drink, leaving them both red-faced and embarrassed.
The new software's interface was so awkward; users found it confusing and time-consuming to navigate and perform basic tasks.
He felt Awkward trying to decline the job offer; he didn't want to hurt their feelings, but it wasn't a good fit.
Her first date was an Awkward mix of nervous laughter, forced conversation, and accidental spills of everything on the table.

Awkward Synonyms

clumsy difficult embarrassing gawky inept maladroit tense uncomfortable uncouth uneasy ungainly

Awkward Antonyms

comfortable easy elegant fluid graceful natural poised smooth suave

Awkward Crossword Answers

5 Letters

GAWKY INEPT INAPT

6 Letters

GAUCHE STICKY CLUMSY TRICKY UNEASY

8 Letters

LUBBERLY UNWIELDY UNGAINLY UNTOWARD STRAINED

9 Letters

GRACELESS LUMBERING MALADROIT INELEGANT ILLCHOSEN ILLATEASE

10 Letters

UNGRACEFUL UNENVIABLE CUMBERSOME BUNGLESOME

12 Letters

INCONVENIENT EMBARRASSING