awkward
adjective
lacking skill or dexterity.
awkwardness
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a word derived from
awkward.
Example Sentences
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In “First Love,” Paul Theroux conjures the subtle awkwardness of an older man spending a week in the household of his married son.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
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
That could come across as passive-aggressive and might create more awkwardness in your wider circle.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
These women take themselves on solo dates, embark on spontaneous road trips, and even push through the awkwardness of attending parties alone.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
“A minute of awkwardness is better than hearing him complain for my entire life.”
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
