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Awkward

Adjective:

1. Embarrassing or uncomfortable; causing a feeling of social awkwardness.
2. Lacking grace or difficult to handle, typically due to being clumsy or uncoordinated.
3. Not easy to deal with; causing challenges or difficulties.

Adverb:

1. In an awkward manner; clumsily or uncomfortably.

Noun:

1. A situation or behavior that is embarrassing, uncomfortable, or difficult.

Sample Sentences:

Adjective:

1. Her awkward comment made everyone in the room feel uncomfortable.
2. The new intern was awkward at first, struggling to find their place in the office.
3. The dancer's awkward movements revealed their lack of experience.

Adverb:

1. He walked awkwardly in his oversized shoes.
2. The shy student spoke awkwardly during the presentation.

Noun:

1. I find myself in awkward situations whenever I attend parties.
2. The party ended up being an awkward for both of them after their recent breakup.

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