awkward

adjective · noun · adverbB1

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Tính từ

adjective

Comparative

more awkward

Superlative

most awkward

1.
Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.
John was awkward at performing the trick. He'll have to practice to improve.
Đồng nghĩa: clumsy, lubberly, ungraceful, unhandy, gawky
2.
Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.
That was an extremely awkward moment. Everyone was watching.
An awkward silence had fallen.
Đồng nghĩa: recalcitrant
3.
Lacking social skills, or uncomfortable with social interaction.
I'm very awkward at parties.
Things got awkward when my boss tried a cheesy pick-up line on me.
Đồng nghĩa: maladroit, gauche
4.
Perverse; adverse; difficult to handle.
He's a right awkward chap.
These cabinets are going to be very awkward when we move.

Danh từ

noun

Plural noun:

awkwards

1.
Someone or something that is awkward.

Từ liên quan

Đồng nghĩa

clumsy lubberly ungraceful unhandy gawky recalcitrant maladroit gauche

Trái nghĩa

dexterous gainly graceful handy skillful amiable cool

Cùng gốc / liên quan

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Nguồn gốc từ

awk From awk + -ward. Compare aukeward.