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    awkwardly
    /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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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishAWKWARDLY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of awkwardly as an adverb in English, with synonyms, related words, and usage examples. Find out how to pronounce awkwardly and translate it in different languages.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishAWKWARD | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of awkward as an adjective in English, with synonyms, antonyms, and idioms. See how to use awkward in different contexts and situations, with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

  4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › awkwardlyAwkwardly - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    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.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryAWKWARDLY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    AWKWARDLY meaning: 1. in a worried or embarrassed way: 2. in an embarrassing or worrying way, or a way that causes…. Learn more.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › awkwardlyawkwardly adverb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Learn the meaning and pronunciation of the adverb awkwardly, which can describe an action, a situation or a shape that makes you feel embarrassed, uncomfortable or difficult. See example sentences and synonyms for awkwardly.

  7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › awkwardAwkward Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning of awkward, a word that can describe lack of skill, grace, ease, or social assurance. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishAWKWARD definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    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.