awkward

• Décrit une situation ou une personne qui provoque de la gêne, de la maladresse, ou avec laquelle il est difficile d'interagir.

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.

   gênant, embarrassant

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

   Synonymesdifficultdistressingembarrassinggauchemortifyingtryinguncomfortableuneasyunpleasant

   Antonymescomfortableeasygracefulnaturalpoisedsmoothsophisticated

2. Clumsy or uncoordinatedB1formal

   Lacking grace or skill in movement or action.

   Maladroit

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

   Synonymesbunglingclumsygauchegracelessinelegantineptmaladroituncoordinatedungraceful

   Antonymesagilecoordinateddexterousgracefulnimbleskillful

3. Difficult to handle or useB2formal

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

   Difficile à manipuler ou à utiliser

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

   Synonymesclumsycumbersomedifficultinconvenienttrickytroublesomeunmanageableunwieldy

   Antonymesconvenienteasyhandymanageableusable