Words that rhyme with awkward
Awkward is a 2-syllable word with 37 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are rearward, afterward, backward. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of awkward
- 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"
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Examples of "awkward" in lyrics
See how awkward is used at the end of a line in 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
What do these rhymes mean?
- afterward
- happening at a time subsequent to a reference time; "he apologized subsequently
- backward
- at or to or toward the back or rear; "he moved back"; "tripped when he stepped backward
- downward
- spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position; "don't fall down
- eastward
- toward the east; "they migrated eastward to Sweden" moving toward the east
- rearward
- at or to or toward the back or rear; "he moved back"; "tripped when he stepped backward
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "awkward" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like rearward, afterward, backward create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "awkward" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.