awkward

• Beschreibt eine Situation oder Person, die Unbehagen oder Verlegenheit auslöst, ungeschickt ist oder mit der man schwer umgehen kann.

Describes a situation or person that is uncomfortable, clumsy, or difficult to deal with.

1. Embarrassing or uncomfortableB1formal

   Causing or feeling embarrassment, discomfort, or unease in a social situation.

   Unangenehm

   • There was an awkward silence after his joke.
   • She felt awkward meeting her ex-boyfriend.
   • The conversation became awkward when they argued.

   Synonymedifficultdistressingembarrassinggauchemortifyingtryinguncomfortableuneasyunpleasant

   Antonymecomfortableeasygracefulnaturalpoisedsmoothsophisticated

2. Clumsy or uncoordinatedB1formal

   Lacking grace or skill in movement or action.

   Unbeholfen

   • He is awkward at dancing.
   • The child made an awkward attempt to catch the ball.
   • Her movements were awkward due to the heavy backpack.

   Synonymebunglingclumsygauchegracelessinelegantineptmaladroituncoordinatedungraceful

   Antonymeagilecoordinateddexterousgracefulnimbleskillful

3. Difficult to handle or useB2formal

   Not convenient or easy to use, handle, or manage.

   Unhandlich

   • The box is an awkward shape to carry.
   • This tool is awkward to operate with one hand.
   • The schedule is awkward for everyone involved.

   Synonymeclumsycumbersomedifficultinconvenienttrickytroublesomeunmanageableunwieldy

   Antonymeconvenienteasyhandymanageableusable