Body Language

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.

• The awkward silence in the meeting room made everyone feel uncomfortable.
• It was so awkward when I accidentally bumped into my ex at the grocery store.
• That party was so awkward, I wanted to leave after five minutes.
• The awkward dance between the two politicians during the debate was hard to watch.

noun a gesture made by extending the middle finger upwards, interpreted as an obscene and offensive gesture

adjective showing a lack of politeness or good manners

• The employee was reprimanded for showing a rude finger to a customer.
• She gave him the rude finger when he cut her off in traffic.
• He flipped me the rude finger after I beat him in the game.
• The artist painted a picture of a hand with a rude finger extended as a symbol of defiance.