word
Awkwardness
AW-kwur-dnuhs
/ˈɔːkwɜːrdnʌs/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
awkwardness
Dictionary meaning
Trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape.
Examples
- My awkwardness shows on first dates.
- I sensed the awkwardness of my comments.
Synonyms: cumbersomeness, unwieldiness
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