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Definition of the day : « awkward »

  • adj clumsy, inelegant
  • adj difficult to handle
  • adj embarrassing
Example sentences :
  • "It's the way you're treating me," he cried, with a clumsy man's awkward attempt at gesture.
  • Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
  • The situation was awkward, and awkwardly he got himself out of it.
  • Extract from : « Quaint Courtships » by Various
  • Never in my life did I feel so awkward as then, and it was not strange that you ridiculed me so.
  • Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
  • In spite of the awkward sun helmet she carried her head imperiously.
  • Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
  • The sheep were to be washed and sheared, too, and the awkward, weak-kneed calves to be fed.
  • Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic
  • He was awkward in his gestures; his arms were too short and his face common.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • Everybody had heard the amiable but awkward speech of the Baron.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • Tom still hesitated for he felt that he was in an awkward position.
  • Extract from : « Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit » by Charles Dickens
  • "Should like to know the extent of your interest," muttered Roden, with his awkward laugh.
  • Extract from : « Roden's Corner » by Henry Seton Merriman
  • But when I tried in some awkward way to say this Harry cut me short.
  • Extract from : « The Cavalier » by George Washington Cable