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.