awkwardness

• Nom décrivant la qualité ou l'état d'être maladroit, gêné ou dépourvu de grâce dans les mouvements, les situations sociales ou la manipulation d'objets.

A noun describing the quality or state of being clumsy, embarrassing, or lacking grace in movement, social situations, or handling of objects.

indénombrable

1. Lack of skillB2formal

   A state of being unskillful or clumsy due to insufficient training or practice.

   Maladresse (manque d'habileté)

   • His awkwardness with the tools was obvious to everyone.
   • The dancer's awkwardness faded after months of practice.
   • She felt a sense of awkwardness when trying to assemble the furniture.

   Synonymesclumsinessfumblinggracelessnessineptitudeineptnessmaladroitnessungainliness

   Antonymesadeptnessadroitnesscompetencedexterityexpertisefacilityproficiencyskill

2. Embarrassing situationB1informal

   The quality of a situation that causes discomfort or embarrassment.

   caractère embarrassant

   • The silence after his comment created an awkwardness in the room.
   • There was a palpable awkwardness when they met again.
   • She tried to laugh off the awkwardness of the moment.

   Synonymesdelicacydiscomfiturediscomfortembarrassmentunease

   Antonymescomforteasegracepoisesmoothness

3. Ungainly movementB2formal

   The way someone moves when their posture or actions are clumsy and inelegant.

   gau cherie dans le mouvement

   • His awkwardness on the dance floor was endearing.
   • The teenager's awkwardness was typical of his age.
   • She moved with an awkwardness that suggested she was nervous.

   Synonymesclumsinessgracelessnessinelegancemaladroitnessungainliness

   Antonymesadroitnessagilitydexterityelegancefluiditygracegracefulnesspoise

4. Stiffness from embarrassmentB2formal

   A lack of grace or relaxation in one's demeanor, often caused by embarrassment.

   gêne, malaise

   • His awkwardness during the interview made him seem less confident.
   • She spoke with an awkwardness that betrayed her nervousness.
   • The awkwardness of the introduction was hard to ignore.

   Synonymesclumsinessdiscomfortembarrassmentgauchenessself-consciousnessstiffnessunease

   Antonymescomposureconfidenceeasegracepoise

5. Difficulty due to shapeB2formal

   Trouble in carrying or managing something because of its bulk or awkward shape.

   Difficulté due à la forme

   • The awkwardness of the large box made it hard to carry.
   • He complained about the awkwardness of the furniture during the move.
   • The awkwardness of the package caused delays in shipping.

   Synonymesbulkinessclumsinesscumbersomenessunwieldiness

   Antonymesconveniencehandinessmanageability