awkward

Example Sentences

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Ana has a greater tolerance for awkward than I do.

From Literature

It’s been years since we’ve been around each other this much, and it feels awkward, like we’re trying on clothes that stopped fitting a long time ago.

From Literature

There was an awkward moment while the two of them looked around the small lab and avoided each other’s eyes.

From Literature

"There's zero political reward, and high political risk… Will the next home secretary think in a few years time, 'Well, this is all a bit awkward?'"

From BBC

The traitors' next turret summit was deliciously awkward, as Rachel and Fiona gave each other evil looks for what felt like five minutes as Stephen watched on, agog.

From BBC