awkward

🇬🇧 UK/'ɒ:kwәd/🇺🇸 US
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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-derived
awkroot
+
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.

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