awkward

Definition for awkward

adjective as in clumsy, inelegant

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Weak matches

all thumbs, artless, blundering, bulky, bumbling, bungling, butterfingers, coarse, floundering, gawky, graceless, green, having two left feet, having two left hands, incompetent, inept, inexpert, klutzy, lumbering, maladroit, oafish, stumbling, uncoordinated, uncouth, unfit, ungainly, ungraceful, unhandy, unpolished, unrefined, unskilled, unskillful

adjective as in difficult to handle

Strongest matches

annoying, cumbersome, dangerous, inconvenient, perilous, risky, troublesome, uncomfortable, unwieldy

Weak matches

bulky, chancy, cramped, disagreeable, discommodious, hard to use, hazardous, incommodious, unhandy, unmanageable

adjective as in embarrassing

Strongest matches

delicate, difficult, embarrassed, inconvenient, painful, ticklish, troublesome, uncomfortable, unpleasant

Weak matches

compromising, ill at ease, inopportune, perplexing, sticky, thorny, trying, untimely

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That could mean awkward questions around the Republic's trade imbalance with the US, or the Irish government's plan to block imports from occupied territories in the Middle East.

From BBC

The sergeant shook my hand, a paramedic removed my awkward neoprene boots and I rushed to my car to get some welcome heat.

From BBC

An awkward bounce, a refereeing call, a moment of Azzurri genius - the hosts should have amassed enough points to insulate themselves against all such eventualities by the business end of the match.

From BBC

She could stay at my place, but I have three housemates and no private bathroom, so it can be a little awkward.

From Los Angeles Times

He can tell a lie quicker and with greater depth than the most accomplished Hollywood actor — at least to the WWE fans who even enjoy his awkward and disturbing dance moves.

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