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Meaning
Adv
●
In a
backwards
direction.
Adj
●
Lacking
dexterity
in the use of the
hands
, or of instruments.
●
Not
easily
managed
or
effected
; embarrassing.
●
Lacking
social skills
, or
uncomfortable
with social interaction.
●
Perverse;
adverse
;
difficult
to handle.
Noun
●
Someone
or something
that is awkward.
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Origin
awkward
English
-ward
English
-weard
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
awk
English
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Clumsy
Lubberly
Ungraceful
Unhandy
Maladroit
Difficult
Inconvenient
Antonyms
Dexterous
Gainly
Graceful
Handy
Skillful
Amiable
Cool
Related
Uncomfortable
Weird
Embarrassing
Annoying
Unpleasant
Creepy
Irritating
Messy
Strange
Scary
Odd
Frustrating
Confusing
Boring
Painful
Rude
Uneasy
Unnerving
Stressful
Intimidating
Funny
Tricky
Nervous
Dull
Sad
Silly
Cringeworthy
Offputting
Cumbersome
Inappropriate
Complicated
Tough
Troublesome
Anxious
Unusual
Hard
Shy
Obnoxious
Awful
Bizarre
Tedious
Lonely
Unnatural
Insecure
Eccentric
Absurd
Tense
Unfortunate
Comfortable
Lame
Overwhelming
Ugly
Angry
Loud
Miserable
Amusing
Unprofessional
Unhappy
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