awkwardness

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When I walked into the arcade, I experienced a feeling I’d stuffed down into my subconscious for decades: the stultifying awkwardness of a middle school dance.

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026

A flashback to Supergirl’s first touchdown on Earth has the awkwardness of a study-abroad student realizing she doesn’t like her host country at all.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

Such was the awkwardness that Ancelotti's son and assistant coach, Davide, left the event shortly afterwards.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The ad itself uses coarser language and has given rise to awkwardness: “That makes the LGBTQ+ community think, ‘Oh, Spencer,’ and Heidi, my wife, is a huge gay icon.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Beyond the social awkwardness are everyday issues that are not as obvious.

From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby