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awkwardness    音标拼音: ['ɔkwɚdnəs]
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awkwardness
n 1: unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training [synonym:
{awkwardness}, {clumsiness}, {ineptness}, {ineptitude},
{maladroitness}, {slowness}]
2: the quality of an embarrassing situation; "he sensed the
awkwardness of his proposal" [synonym: {awkwardness}, {nuisance
value}]
3: the carriage of someone whose movements and posture are
ungainly or inelegant [synonym: {awkwardness}, {clumsiness}]
[ant: {gracefulness}]
4: the inelegance of someone stiff and unrelaxed (as by
embarrassment) [synonym: {awkwardness}, {clumsiness},
{gracelessness}, {stiffness}]
5: trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape; "the
movers cursed the unwieldiness of the big piano" [synonym:
{awkwardness}, {cumbersomeness}, {unwieldiness}]

Awkward \Awk"ward\ ([add]k"we[~e]rd), a. [Awk -ward.]
1. Wanting dexterity in the use of the hands, or of
instruments; not dexterous; without skill; clumsy; wanting
ease, grace, or effectiveness in movement; ungraceful; as,
he was awkward at a trick; an awkward boy.
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And dropped an awkward courtesy. --Dryden.
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2. Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.
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A long and awkward process. --Macaulay.
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An awkward affair is one that has gone wrong, and is
difficult to adjust. --C. J. Smith.
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3. Perverse; adverse; untoward. [Obs.] "Awkward casualties."
"Awkward wind." --Shak.
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O blind guides, which being of an awkward religion,
do strain out a gnat, and swallow up a cancel.
--Udall.
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Syn: Ungainly; unhandy; clownish; lubberly; gawky; maladroit;
bungling; inelegant; ungraceful; unbecoming.

Usage: {Awkward}, {Clumsy}, {Uncouth}. Awkward has a special
reference to outward deportment. A man is clumsy in
his whole person, he is awkward in his gait and the
movement of his limbs. Clumsiness is seen at the first
view. Awkwardness is discovered only when a person
begins to move. Hence the expressions, a clumsy
appearance, and an awkward manner. When we speak
figuratively of an awkward excuse, we think of a lack
of ease and grace in making it; when we speak of a
clumsy excuse, we think of the whole thing as coarse
and stupid. We apply the term uncouth most frequently
to that which results from the lack of instruction or
training; as, uncouth manners; uncouth language.
[1913 Webster] -- {Awk"ward*ly}
([add]k"we[~e]rd*l[y^]), adv. -- {Awk"ward*ness}, n.
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  • AWKWARDNESS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
    AWKWARDNESS definition: 1 embarrassment, or a situation that is difficult and not relaxed: 2 the situation of being… Learn more
  • Embarrassment - Wikipedia
    Embarrassment or awkwardness is an emotional state that is associated with mild to severe levels of discomfort, and which is usually experienced when someone commits (or thinks of) a socially unacceptable or frowned-upon act that is witnessed by or revealed to others
  • AWKWARD Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
    The meaning of AWKWARD is lacking dexterity or skill (as in the use of hands) How to use awkward in a sentence
  • awkwardness noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes . . .
    Definition of awkwardness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more
  • Awkwardness - Definition, Meaning Synonyms - Vocabulary. com
    DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘awkwardness' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary com or its editors
  • Awkwardness - definition of awkwardness by The Free Dictionary
    Marked by or causing embarrassment or discomfort: an awkward remark; an awkward silence b Requiring great tact, ingenuity, skill, and discretion: An awkward situation arose during the peace talks [Middle English awkeward, in the wrong way : awke, wrong (from Old Norse öfugr, backward; see apo- in Indo-European roots) + -ward, -ward ]
  • AWKWARD definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
    Someone who feels awkward behaves in a shy or embarrassed way A third of the candidates admitted they felt awkward speaking in meetings He was rather awkward with his godson 'This is Malcolm,' the girl said awkwardly, to fill the silence Roma was rolling her eyes at her friend's awkwardness
  • Awkwardness Definition Meaning - YourDictionary
    The state or quality of being awkward No awkwardness existed today When Natasha left the room Pierre's confusion and awkwardness immediately vanished and were replaced by eager excitement He experienced none of the awkwardness he did with Harmony
  • AWKWARD | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
    It's an awkward corner, so take it slowly Some of the questions were rather awkward It was an awkward ascent, but we reached the top eventually [ + to infinitive ] My car's quite awkward to drive He's an awkward customer (= a difficult person to deal with) difficult It's very difficult to find a job in this city hard The exam was really hard
  • AWKWARDNESS Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster
    Synonyms for AWKWARDNESS: clumsiness, gawkiness, ungainliness, gracelessness, klutziness, gaucheness, disability, incapacity; Antonyms of AWKWARDNESS: dexterity, agility, deftness, nimbleness, coordination, sleight, spryness, flexibility





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