awkward
Example Sentences
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I was a shy, awkward and sensitive kid who was too scared to be funny.
Skillful handling, curiosity and timing transform what seems ordinary or awkward into dishes that feel intentional.
From Salon
Now the late-night animation channel has a new offering: “Haha, You Clowns,” which is much in the same vein of saccharine sincerity mixed with awkward absurdity.
From Salon
And then the plane doesn’t crash and it’s awkward.
From Los Angeles Times
"She may see your cousin wearing it and this could provoke an awkward conversation."
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
