Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: awkward

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Usage examples:

After one jailer asked for proof, Brock said, he spent a few awkward minutes in a bathroom showing her his genitalia and explaining the effects of testosterone.

Source: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-07-23/video-trans-man-beaten-la-county-sheriff-deputy

After the always awkward initial smalltalk, we get straight into business.

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/11/10/i-stopped-dating-straight-men-on-apps-now-im-organising-a-threesome-19800927/

A lot of people claimed to have noticed something awkward about the video and commended the singer for putting safety first.

Source: https://www.legit.ng/entertainment/celebrities/1551308-davido-refuses-eat-food-served-pastor-ll-poisoned-something-food/

Also, you will be going through the awkward teenage phase of not being able to dress right.

Source: https://ndsmcobserver.com/2023/02/hogwarts-legacy/

"Americans always interject 'eh?' into a sentence in the most awkward way when mimicking us, yet already have the exact same speech patterns in place"

Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/kylerichmond/facts-about-canada-for-americans

And it’s like, we’re standing at the party, and it’s over, and the lights are on, and it’s sort of awkward.

Source: https://theintercept.com/2023/01/18/dissent-episode-one-tipping-balance/

And what Jackson and his writers filled the extra space with makes for a tonally and thematically awkward experience.

Source: https://collider.com/peter-jackson-king-kong-werner-herzog-nosferatu/

An unlikely friendship with a pregnant woman named Marisol forces him out of the shell he's built to contain the grief from losing his wife, and slowly offers him a reason to connect with A Man Called Otto's in a painful, awkward, and often hilarious way.

Source: https://screenrant.com/man-called-otto-every-version-book-film-differences/

A really long awkward pause followed and she said, “Yeah, I’ll give it a chance… maybe.”

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/01/10/nerd-rejects-woman-for-calling-marvel-movies-anime-on-the-button/

A seemingly awkward exchange becomes hilarious when they both realize that the other is just joking around.

Source: https://gamerant.com/lotr-movies-best-gandalf-quotes/

As unimportant as this is to the plot (and as awkward of an element as it is in the ), it gives a lot of depth to Sam's character, and to Hobbits in general.

Source: https://collider.com/lotr-extended-edition-scenes-that-make-it-better/

At the time, Depp shared, "Any kind of scene like that, whenever you're doing that sort of thing, it's always unbelievably awkward, especially having met Keira when she was 17 years old."

Source: https://www.inquisitr.com/johnny-depps-co-star-was-desperate-to-kiss-him-but-backed-out-due-to-health-risks

Back in May, Kim had an awkward run-in with her ex, Kanye West, at their son Saint's soccer game outside of Los Angeles.

Source: https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/10992530/kardashian-a-list-kim-david-victoria-beckham/

Bangladesh’s main finger-spinners, Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Shakib, took six wickets for only 55 runs, while the quicks hit the pitch hard and created awkward angles with pace variations and clever use of crease.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/icc-world-cup/icc-world-cup-bangladesh-vs-afghanistan-match-report-oct-7-2023/article67391966.ece

Based on the graphic novel series, the 2010 movie centered on awkward Scott’s attempts to defeat the Seven Evil Exes of his love, Ramona Flowers.

Source: https://www.1310kfka.com/abc-news/entertainment/03/netflix-reunites-star-studded-cast-of-scott-pilgrim-vs-the-world-for-anime-adventure/

Bolton have been among the League One pacesetters since the start of the season, Exeter were awkward opponents on a filthy night and Port Vale were revved up for the biggest night in the club's history.

Source: https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/24018413.two-middlesbrough-questions-answered-amid-ultimate-transfer-test/?ref=rss

Bringing the title character from the comic page to the anime screen, Cera voices Scott Pilgrim, the awkward slacker willing to do anything for the love of Ramona Flowers.

Source: https://screenrant.com/scott-pilgrim-anime-voice-cast-character-guide/

But according to Scott Meslow's "From Hollywood with Love: The Rise and Fall (and Rise Again) of the Romantic Comedy," Ephron and Reiner's first meeting was not unlike Harry and Sally's — a little awkward, and initially, a little mismatched.

Source: https://www.slashfilm.com/1176694/nora-ephrons-journalism-skills-came-in-handy-while-planning-when-harry-met-sally/

But by making Putin a wanted man in 123 countries virtually on the eve of Xi's trip, the court has shone an awkward spotlight on a meeting that was already delicate for the Chinese leader.

Source: https://www.aol.com/news/putin-welcome-chinas-xi-moscow-015557170.html