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- (noun): Someone or something that is awkward.
- (adjective): Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.
- (adjective): Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.
- (adjective): Lacking social skills, or uncomfortable with social interaction.
- (adjective): Perverse; adverse; difficult to handle.
- (adverb): In a backwards direction.
- John was awkward at performing the trick. He'll have to practice to improve.
- An awkward silence had fallen.
- I'm very awkward at parties.
- He's a right awkward chap.