Daily English word
awkward
English definition
making people feel uncomfortable or unsure what to say
Common phrases / collocations
- awkward silence
- feel awkward
- awkward moment
Example sentences
- 1.
The joke was followed by an awkward silence.
- 2.
I felt awkward when nobody answered.
- 3.
It was an awkward conversation at first.
Visual learning
See the meaning
no one speaks→people feel uneasy