awkward

• Describe una situación o persona que provoca incomodidad, torpeza o con la que es difícil tratar.

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.

   incómodo, embarazoso

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

   Sinónimosdifficultdistressingembarrassinggauchemortifyingtryinguncomfortableuneasyunpleasant

   Antónimoscomfortableeasygracefulnaturalpoisedsmoothsophisticated

2. Clumsy or uncoordinatedB1formal

   Lacking grace or skill in movement or action.

   Torpe

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

   Sinónimosbunglingclumsygauchegracelessinelegantineptmaladroituncoordinatedungraceful

   Antónimosagilecoordinateddexterousgracefulnimbleskillful

3. Difficult to handle or useB2formal

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

   difícil de manejar o usar

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

   Sinónimosclumsycumbersomedifficultinconvenienttrickytroublesomeunmanageableunwieldy

   Antónimosconvenienteasyhandymanageableusable