Meaning & Definition of word "Awkwardness"

Awkwardness

/ˈɔːkwərdnəs/

1. The quality or state of being awkward; a lack of grace or ease in movement or behavior.
- Example: Her awkwardness at social gatherings often made her feel out of place.
2. An uncomfortable or embarrassing situation.
- Example: There was an awkwardness in the room after the controversial topic was brought up.
3. A feeling of self-consciousness or discomfort in a given situation.
- Example: He felt a sudden awkwardness when he realized he had forgotten her name.
4. Clumsiness or difficulty in handling or discussing certain subjects or actions.
- Example: The awkwardness of his explanation made the audience more confused.

Derived from the adjective 'awkward', which comes from the Old Scandinavian word 'afugr', meaning 'turned the wrong way'.

social awkwardness:

Discomfort in social interactions.

awkward silence:

A pause in conversation that feels uncomfortable.

awkward moment:

A particular instance that feels uncomfortable or embarrassing.

awkward:

Lacking grace or ease in movement or expression.

clumsy:

Awkward in movement or action; without skill or grace.

embarrassing:

Causing a feeling of self-consciousness or shame.

Meaning: Awkward turtle

Example Sentence: When I didn't know what to say, I just did the awkward turtle.

Meaning: Awkward squad

Example Sentence: We were the awkward squad at the event, just standing in the corner.