awkward

• 形容人笨拙、不自然或举止失当，也形容局面令人尴尬、棘手或难以应对。

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.

   尴尬的

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

   同义词difficultdistressingembarrassinggauchemortifyingtryinguncomfortableuneasyunpleasant

   反义词comfortableeasygracefulnaturalpoisedsmoothsophisticated

2. Clumsy or uncoordinatedB1formal

   Lacking grace or skill in movement or action.

   笨拙的

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

   同义词bunglingclumsygauchegracelessinelegantineptmaladroituncoordinatedungraceful

   反义词agilecoordinateddexterousgracefulnimbleskillful

3. Difficult to handle or useB2formal

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

   难以使用的

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

   同义词clumsycumbersomedifficultinconvenienttrickytroublesomeunmanageableunwieldy

   反义词convenienteasyhandymanageableusable