Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Difficult to deal with or causing embarrassment because of a lack of skill, ability, or grace.
Awkward
/ˈɔːkwəd/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
A pause ensued, in which the schoolmaster looked very awkward.
'It's infernally awkward.
"I'm afraid I'm too awkward, maybe.
Etymology:
Early 14th century, from Middle English "awke," meaning "turned the wrong way" or "back-handed", combined with the additional element "-ward," indicating direction or tendency, likely of Scandinavian origin.
Usage Statistics:
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