Definitions of awkward:
- adjective: difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape
Example: "An awkward bundle to carry"
- adjective: not at ease socially; unsure and constrained in manner
Example: "Awkward and reserved at parties"
- adjective: causing inconvenience
Example: "They arrived at an awkward time"
- adjective: hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
Example: "Awkward (or embarrassing or difficult) moments in the discussion"
- adjective: not elegant or graceful in expression
Example: "An awkward prose style"
- adjective: lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance
Example: "An awkward dancer"
- name: A surname (very rare: popularity rank in the U.S.: #36351)