awkward
adjective
lacking skill or dexterity.
awkwardness
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a word derived from
awkward.
Example Sentences
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The Canadian comedian, writer and producer Fielder is famous for harnessing the power of awkwardness, cringe and deadpan wit to great, if unsettling, comedic effect.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
In a family that is very “English,” not big on touch and emotive language, this presents potentially insurmountable awkwardness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
It was the kind of unabashedly earnest moment that could easily have tipped into awkwardness, but many in the room seemed to embrace it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
That could come across as passive-aggressive and might create more awkwardness in your wider circle.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
It's an adorable laugh—a perfect blend of awkwardness and optimism.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
