Meaning of awkward In English

• 0 difficult to use, do, or deal with:

  • It's an awkward corner, so take it slowly.

  • Some of the questions were rather awkward.

  • It was an awkward ascent, but we reached the top eventually.

  • [ + to infinitive ] My car's quite awkward to drive.

  • He's an awkward customer (= a difficult person to deal with).

• 1 causing problems, worry, or embarrassment:

  • an awkward position/situation

  • There followed an awkward silence while we all tried to think of something to say.

  • They'd chosen an awkward time to call as I'd just got into the bath.

  • The police asked some awkward questions about where the money had come from.

  • I always feel awkward when I'm with Chris - he's so difficult to talk to.

  • He seemed a little awkward when I first met him.

• 2 intentionally not helpful:

  • Just stop being so awkward and help me push the car, will you!

• 3 moving in a way that is not natural, relaxed, or attractive:

  • His movements were slow and awkward.

• 4 difficult to use, do, or deal with:

  • The computer came in a big box that was awkward to carry.

• 5 causing inconvenience, anxiety, or embarrassment:

  • It was an awkward situation, because the restaurant was too expensive for us but we didn’t want to just get up and walk out.

  • We were the first to arrive at the party and felt a little awkward.

• 6 lacking grace or skill when moving:

  • He’s too awkward – he’ll never be a good dancer.