awkwardly

• Adverb, das eine Handlung beschreibt, die ohne Geschick, Eleganz oder soziales Feingefühl ausgeführt wird, oft begleitet von Verlegenheit oder Unbehagen.

An adverb meaning "in a clumsy, uncomfortable, or embarrassing manner." It describes actions performed with a lack of grace, ease, or social finesse.

1. In an uncomfortable or embarrassing mannerB1formal

   In a way that causes or shows embarrassment, discomfort, or social unease.

   Unbeholfen

   • He laughed awkwardly after the joke fell flat.
   • She stood awkwardly in the corner, not knowing anyone.
   • They avoided eye contact and shuffled awkwardly.

   Synonymeembarrassinglyself-consciouslysheepishlyuncomfortablyuneasily

   Antonymecomfortablygracefullynaturallysmoothly

2. In a clumsy or ungraceful mannerB1formal

   In a way that lacks grace, skill, or coordination.

   Ungeschickt

   • He walked awkwardly with his injured leg.
   • She held the large box awkwardly, nearly dropping it.
   • The dancer moved awkwardly across the stage.

   Synonymeclumsilygracelesslyineptlymaladroitlyungainlyungracefully

   Antonymeadroitlydeftlygracefullynimblyskillfullysmoothly