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Learn the meaning of awkward as an adjective in English, with synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. Find out how to use awkward to describe something difficult, embarrassing, not helpful, or lacking grace.
Inglés: Español: awkward adj (cumbersome, ill-fitting) incómodo/a adj : The diving equipment felt awkward when he wore it for the first time. Se sentía incómodo en el equipo de buceo la primera vez que lo usó. awkward adj (requiring care, hazardous) delicado/a adj : peligroso/a adj : complicado/a adj
difficult to use, do, or deal with: It's an awkward corner, so take it slowly. Some of the questions were rather awkward. It was an awkward ascent, but we reached the top eventually. [ + to infinitive ] My car's quite awkward to drive. He's an awkward customer (= a difficult person to deal with).
difficult to use, do, or deal with. difícil. It's an awkward corner, so take it slowly. Es una curva difícil, tómala despacio. Some of the questions were rather awkward. Algunas de las preguntas eran bastante embarazosas. It was an awkward ascent, but we reached the top eventually. Fue un ascenso difícil, pero al final llegamos a la cumbre.
Learn the meaning of awkward, a word that describes something or someone that lacks ease, grace, or skill. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles from Merriam-Webster.
difficult or dangerous because of its shape or design. This box is very awkward for one person to carry. This tool will reach into awkward corners, such as under kitchen units. not moving in an easy way; not comfortable. He tried to dance, but he was too clumsy and awkward. I must have slept in an awkward position—I'm aching all over.
adjetivo. 1. (= inconvenient, difficult) [moment, time] malo. [shape] incómodo ⧫ poco práctico. [corner] peligroso. have I called at an awkward moment? ¿he llamado en mal momento? this scandal comes at an awkward moment for the government este escándalo llega en un momento difícil o en un mal momento para el gobierno.
