Associations to the word «Awkward»

AWKWARD, adverb. (obsolete) In a backwards direction.

AWKWARD, adjective. Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments

AWKWARD, adjective. Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing

AWKWARD, adjective. Lacking social skills, or uncomfortable with social interaction

AWKWARD, adjective. Perverse; adverse; difficult to handle

AWKWARD SQUAD, noun. (military) A squad of inept recruits assembled for special drill.

AWKWARD SQUAD, noun. A group of inept or incompetent individuals in an organization.

AWKWARD SQUADS, noun. Plural of awkward squad

AWKWARD, adjective. Causing inconvenience; "they arrived at an awkward time".

AWKWARD, adjective. Lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance; "an awkward dancer"; "an awkward gesture"; "too awkward with a needle to make her own clothes"; "his clumsy fingers produced an awkward knot".

AWKWARD, adjective. Difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape; "an awkward bundle to carry"; "a load of bunglesome paraphernalia"; "clumsy wooden shoes"; "the cello, a rather ungainly instrument for a girl".

AWKWARD, adjective. Not elegant or graceful in expression; "an awkward prose style"; "a clumsy apology"; "his cumbersome writing style"; "if the rumor is true, can anything be more inept than to repeat it now?".

AWKWARD, adjective. Hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment; "awkward (or embarrassing or difficult) moments in the discussion"; "an awkward pause followed his remark"; "a sticky question"; "in the unenviable position of resorting to an act he had planned to save for the climax of the campaign".

AWKWARD, adjective. Socially uncomfortable; unsure and constrained in manner; "awkward and reserved at parties"; "ill at ease among eddies of people he didn't know"; "was always uneasy with strangers".