awkward
Example Sentences
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It felt a tinge awkward handling all these frills, but I’d laundered enough of my mama’s linens to know what was what.
From Literature
But the bizarre gaffe by the Dane sparked outrage from Tottenham fans on social media, leaving Frank with more awkward questions to answer following the latest wretched result of his troubled reign.
From Barron's
“It can feel awkward, scary and maybe intimidating. But you have nothing to lose. If it’s not for you, you can always stop.”
From MarketWatch
If you've had a bad experience you might be tempted to avoid an awkward conversation at the restaurant and wait until you get home to complain.
From BBC
For weeks, China and Japan have been engaged in a diplomatic row over the former's claim on self-governed Taiwan, which puts Seoul, a key regional power, in an awkward spot.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
