awkward

adjective B2

Meaning

The word "awkward" describes a situation or interaction that is uncomfortable, clumsy, or lacking in grace, often leading to feelings of embarrassment or unease.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "awkward" with "awkwardly," which is an adverb; remember to use "awkward" as an adjective to describe nouns.

Example Sentences

The meeting became awkward due to the unexpected technical difficulties .
Why do you feel awkward in new social situations ?

Never forget "awkward"

Set a daily goal, reinforce with word cards and games, and track your progress in the Vocab5000 app — learn every B2 level word permanently with our science-based repetition system.

Vocab5000