awkward
adjective/ˈɔkwərd/
Frequency rank: #2,832 most common English word
Meaning
Causing or feeling embarrassment; not comfortable or graceful.
Example sentence
The silence after his embarrassing comment made the meeting feel awkward.
Synonyms & related words
- uncomfortable
- embarrassing
- uneasy
- clumsy
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