Awkward

Pronunciation: /ˈɔːkwərd/

Definitions of awkward

adjective An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'awkward' describes a situation or behavior that is uncomfortable or embarrassing.

Example Sentences

A1 The new student felt awkward in the classroom.

A2 It was awkward when she accidentally called her teacher 'mom'.

B1 The awkward silence in the room made everyone uncomfortable.

B2 He tried to make a joke, but it just made the situation even more awkward.

C1 The awkwardness of the situation was palpable as they tried to avoid eye contact.

C2 Despite their best efforts, the conversation remained awkward and strained.

Examples of awkward in a Sentence

formal The awkward silence in the meeting room made everyone feel uncomfortable.

informal It was so awkward when I accidentally bumped into my ex at the grocery store.

slang That party was so awkward, I wanted to leave after five minutes.

figurative The awkward dance between the two politicians during the debate was hard to watch.

Grammatical Forms of awkward

• past tense: awkwarded
• plural: awkwards
• comparative: more awkward
• superlative: most awkward
• present tense: awkward
• future tense: will be awkward
• perfect tense: has been awkward
• continuous tense: is being awkward
• singular: awkward
• positive degree: awkward
• infinitive: to awkward
• gerund: awkwarding
• participle: awkwarded

Origin and Evolution of awkward

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Old Norse

Story behind the word: The word 'awkward' originated from the Old Norse word 'öfugr' meaning 'turned the wrong way around'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'awkward' evolved to refer to situations or people that are clumsy, uncomfortable, or socially inept.