Looking for the meaning of the word AWKWARDLY in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of AWKWARDLY with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Awkwardly
Speech Type: Adverb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈɔːkwədli
Dialects: British English
Definition:
in an ungainly manner; not smoothly or gracefully
Short Definition:not smoothly or gracefully
Examples:- she waddled up the stairs awkwardly
- he landed awkwardly after both of his vaults
- the conclusion seems awkwardly grafted on to the main text
Definition:
in a way that shows uneasy embarrassment
Short Definition:in way that shows uneasy embarrassment
Examples:- Seth responded awkwardly, allowing the silence once again to settle between them
- I cleared my throat awkwardly
Definition:
in a way that causes difficulty
Short Definition:in way that causes difficulty
Examples:- the cruise control is placed awkwardly on the control column
- the ball bounced awkwardly, but Auguste controlled it with his chest
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