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awkwardly

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɔkwərdli/ · UK /ˈɔːkwədli/

awkwardly means: In a way that shows uncomfortable feelings, difficulty moving, or poor control of your body.

adverb

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In a way that shows uncomfortable feelings, difficulty moving, or poor control of your body.

  • He smiled awkwardly.
  • She moved awkwardly in her heavy boots.
  • We stood awkwardly in silence after the argument.

Similar words: clumsily, uneasily

Opposites: gracefully, comfortably

Common phrases: smile awkwardly, move awkwardly, stand awkwardly

Questions about awkwardly

What does awkwardly mean?

In a way that shows uncomfortable feelings, difficulty moving, or poor control of your body.

What is awkwardly in other languages?

Türkçe: beceriksizce · Español: torpemente · Français: maladroitement · Deutsch: ungeschickt · Italiano: goffamente · 日本語: ぎこちなく

How do you pronounce awkwardly?

In American English /ˈɔkwərdli/; in British English /ˈɔːkwədli/.

How do you use awkwardly in a sentence?

He smiled awkwardly. She moved awkwardly in her heavy boots.

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