awkward
adjective
lacking skill or dexterity.
awkwardly
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a word derived from
awkward.
Example Sentences
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Except this isn't Leeds United's players belting out their club anthem, but the Sunrisers Leeds Hundred squad, awkwardly singing a new version.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
Barb is toasting Ron and his accomplishments, but he can’t pay attention because the waitress is standing awkwardly at the table.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
The roar of engines fills the night air in China's Chongqing city as tourists awkwardly clamber onto gleaming motorbikes and cling to muscular drivers to star in personalised videos.
From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026
Henderson appeared to land awkwardly after falling from the advertising hoardings at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium following England's 3-2 victory and was pictured leaving the pitch on a stretcher.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
Theo awkwardly stands in the frame of the back doorway, looking as though he’s not sure whether to come out.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
