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awkward

/ˈɔː.kwərd/

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adjective

/ˈɔː.kwərd/B1formal
  • ruОписывает ситуацию или человека, который вызывает неловкость, неуклюжесть или с которым трудно иметь дело.

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.

    ruНеловкий

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

    Synonymsdifficultdistressingembarrassinggauchemortifyingtryinguncomfortableuneasyunpleasant

    Antonymscomfortableeasygracefulnaturalpoisedsmoothsophisticated

  2. Clumsy or uncoordinatedB1formal

    Lacking grace or skill in movement or action.

    ruНеуклюжий

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

    Synonymsbunglingclumsygauchegracelessinelegantineptmaladroituncoordinatedungraceful

    Antonymsagilecoordinateddexterousgracefulnimbleskillful

  3. Difficult to handle or useB2formal

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

    ruНеудобный

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

    Synonymsclumsycumbersomedifficultinconvenienttrickytroublesomeunmanageableunwieldy

    Antonymsconvenienteasyhandymanageableusable

Forms
  • more awkward comparative form
  • most awkward superlative form
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