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Awkward

Definition:

Awkward: (adjective) lacking ease or grace; causing difficulty or embarrassment

Senses:

1. Socially inept or lacking confidence:

Feeling awkward in social situations, John struggled to start a conversation with new people.

2. Clumsy or ungainly:

Carrying too many grocery bags made her movements awkward and unbalanced.

3. Inappropriate or uncomfortable:

He made an awkward comment that left everyone in the room silent.

Usage:

Popular Usage:

In popular culture, awkward moments are often portrayed in comedy movies to provide humor.

Local Usage:

In the local slang, "awkward" is sometimes used to describe something or someone that is strange or weird.

Sample Sentences:

• The couple had an awkward encounter with their ex at the party.
• She tripped on the stairs, causing an awkward moment in front of her colleagues.
• The new student felt awkward and out of place in the unfamiliar school.
• The actor's awkward delivery of the lines made the audience cringe.

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