Definition
awkwardness
noun
- the quality of being clumsy or lacking grace in movement or manner
- the quality of causing embarrassment or social discomfort
- the quality of being difficult to handle or deal with
Examples
- His awkwardness on the dance floor was obvious to everyone.
- The awkwardness of the situation made everyone uncomfortable.
- She tried to hide her social awkwardness at the party.
- The awkwardness of carrying the large package made her trip.
- There was an awkwardness in their conversation after the argument.
- The awkwardness of the tool’s design made it hard to use.
- He moved with the awkwardness of someone still learning to walk.