awkwardly

• Наречие, означающее «неуклюжим, неловким или смущающим образом». Описывает действия, выполняемые без грации, легкости или социального такта.

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.

   Неловко

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

   Синонимыembarrassinglyself-consciouslysheepishlyuncomfortablyuneasily

   Антонимыcomfortablygracefullynaturallysmoothly

2. In a clumsy or ungraceful mannerB1formal

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

   Неуклюже

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

   Синонимыclumsilygracelesslyineptlymaladroitlyungainlyungracefully

   Антонимыadroitlydeftlygracefullynimblyskillfullysmoothly