Awkward Definition & Meaning
awkward
- adjective
- causing inconvenience; "they arrived at an awkward time"
- lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance; "an awkward dancer"; "an awkward gesture"; "too awkward with a needle to make her own clothes"; "his clumsy fingers produced an awkward knot"
- difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape; "an awkward bundle to carry"; "a load of bunglesome paraphernalia"; "clumsy wooden shoes"; "the cello, a rather ungainly instrument for a girl"
- not elegant or graceful in expression; "an awkward prose style"; "a clumsy apology"; "his cumbersome writing style"; "if the rumor is true, can anything be more inept than to repeat it now?"
- hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment; "awkward (or embarrassing or difficult) moments in the discussion"; "an awkward pause followed his remark"; "a sticky question"; "in the unenviable position of resorting to an act he had planned to save for the climax of the campaign"
- socially uncomfortable; unsure and constrained in manner; "awkward and reserved at parties"; "ill at ease among eddies of people he didn't know"; "was always uneasy with strangers"
"Awkward" in song lyrics
See how awkward is used in real songs:
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"Cuz ya next stop's the crossroads and talkin awkward"
Buddha Monk f/ Dee, G-Note$, Grime, Menace, Ruggs McGusto — City Without a Heart -
"I'm sorry, I don't really work here - awkward"
Brother Ali f/ Nikki Jean — Shine On -
"awkward"
Cage — (Down) The Left Hand Path
Words that rhyme with awkward
Usage tips for "awkward"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "awkward" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for awkward to find words that pair well.
Use "awkward" in a verse
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does awkward mean?
- causing inconvenience; "they arrived at an awkward time" lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance; "an awkward dancer"; "an awkward gesture"; "too awkward with a needle to make her own clothes"; "his clumsy fingers produced an awkward knot" difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape; "an awkward bundle to carry"; "a load of bunglesome paraphernalia"; "clumsy wooden shoes
- What part of speech is awkward?
- Awkward is an adjective.
- How many definitions does awkward have?
- Awkward has 6 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).