awkwardly
adverb/ˈɔkwərdli/
Frequency rank: #10,041 most common English word
Meaning
in a way that is clumsy, embarrassed, or lacking grace
Example sentence
He smiled awkwardly when his name was called out in front of everyone.
Synonyms & related words
- clumsily
- uncomfortably
- uneasily
- stiffly
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