awkwardly — in an embarrassing or uncomfortable way; lacking grace or skill
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in an embarrassing or uncomfortable way; lacking grace or skill
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɔːkwərdli/
Example Sentences
- She awkwardly waved at her ex-boyfriend across the restaurant.
- The robot moved awkwardly down the stairs.
- He awkwardly pretended not to see his teacher at the movie theater.
awkwardly
ADVERB[/ˈɔːkwərdli/]
in an embarrassing or uncomfortable way; lacking grace or skill
💡 Concept
in an embarrassing or uncomfortable way; lacking grace or skill
🎵 Rhyme
He gestures awkwardly while speaking broadly!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈɔːkwərdli/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈɔːkwədli/
🌳Etymology
Rootawkward
Suffix--ly
🎵Rhyme
wardlybroadly
wardly
broadly
🔗Collocations
awkwardly positioned
smile awkwardly
awkwardly silent
move awkwardly
awkwardly worded
stand awkwardly
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“She awkwardly waved at her ex-boyfriend across the restaurant.”
“The robot moved awkwardly down the stairs.”
😄 Fun example
“He awkwardly pretended not to see his teacher at the movie theater.”
😄 Fun example
“The tall boy awkwardly folded himself into the small car.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
clumsilyuncomfortablyuneasilystifflyineptly
Antonyms
gracefullysmoothlynaturally
Related
awkwardclumsyuncomfortableembarrassing
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