Awkwardly Word Meaning

in an ungainly manner; not smoothly or gracefully

not smoothly or gracefully

• she waddled up the stairs awkwardly
• he landed awkwardly after both of his vaults
• the conclusion seems awkwardly grafted on to the main text

in a way that shows uneasy embarrassment

in way that shows uneasy embarrassment

• Seth responded awkwardly, allowing the silence once again to settle between them
• I cleared my throat awkwardly

in a way that causes difficulty

in way that causes difficulty

• the cruise control is placed awkwardly on the control column
• the ball bounced awkwardly, but Auguste controlled it with his chest