awkward
US /ˈɔkwəd/
・UK /ˈɔ:kwəd/
B1
adjective
- Causing embarrassment or trouble
- Clumsy; ungainly.
- Lacking smooth movement
- Difficult to deal with; requiring tact.
- Difficult to deal with
- Causing or feeling embarrassment or difficulty.
Examples
She asked some rather awkward questions.
He was embarrassed, which made him awkward.