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- Dictionaryawkwardly/ˈɔːkwədli/
adverb
- 1. in an ungainly manner; not smoothly or gracefully: "she waddled up the stairs awkwardly"
- 2. in a way that shows uneasy embarrassment: "Seth responded awkwardly, allowing the silence once again to settle between them"
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AWKWARDLY definition: 1. in a worried or embarrassed way: 2. in an embarrassing or worrying way, or a way that causes…. Learn more.
AWKWARD definition: 1. difficult to use, do, or deal with: 2. causing problems, worry, or embarrassment: 3…. Learn more.
If you do something awkwardly, you do it with very little grace, in a klutzy or bumbling way. When a first date goes awkwardly, you might be tempted to skip a second date. People behave awkwardly when they're embarrassed or self-conscious — you might act awkwardly as you stand on a stage, accepting an unexpected award.
AWKWARDLY meaning: 1. in a worried or embarrassed way: 2. in an embarrassing or worrying way, or a way that causes…. Learn more.
in a way that makes something difficult or dangerous because of the shape or design of something. an awkwardly shaped room. moving in a way or into a position that is not comfortable or easy. She fell awkwardly and broke her ankle. Check pronunciation: awkwardly. Definition of awkwardly adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
The meaning of AWKWARD is lacking dexterity or skill (as in the use of hands). How to use awkward in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Awkward.
Something that is awkward to use or carry is difficult to use or carry because of its design. A job that is awkward is difficult to do. It was small but heavy enough to make it awkward to carry. Full-size tripods can be awkward, especially if you're shooting a low-level subject.
