awkward
UK/'ɒ:kwәd/US
IELTSTOEFLGREB1
Definitions
adj.
Lacking grace, skill, or ease; causing embarrassment or difficulty; socially uncomfortable.
笨拙的；令人尴尬的；难以处理的
n.
A person or thing that is clumsy or difficult to deal with.
笨拙的人或事物
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedawkroot
+
wardin the direction of
=awkward
Common Collocations
- 1.awkward moment尴尬的时刻
- 2.awkward position尴尬的位置
Example Sentences
- 1.
He felt awkward dancing because he had never learned proper technique.
- 2.
The awkward silence between them lasted for several uncomfortable minutes.