Awkward
Awkward is an adjective that describes things that lack ease or grace, or that are difficult to manage or use. It is often used to describe physical movement that is not smooth, clumsy, or ungainly; objects or tools that are cumbersome or user unfriendly; and social situations or moments that feel uncomfortable, embarrassing, or strained.
In everyday language, awkward can describe how someone moves (an awkward stride), how a device works (an
The etymology of awkward traces to Middle English with roots in earlier Germanic languages; the sense initially
Common synonyms include clumsy, ungainly, inelegant, and uncomfortable, while antonyms include graceful, smooth, and natural. The