What Does Awkward Mean?

Any situation in which you find yourself uncomfortable beyond your control.

Awkward means something strange or weird.

Awkward can mean different things according to the situation. If you are in a social situation and feel uncomfortable, you might feel awkward.

Awkward can also mean being physically awkward, such as falling over objects in your path or bumping into things.

Awkward can be a feeling or an act of being. Hope this helps! ~Pasha

Awkward means causing a problem. For example "She told me to meet at an awkward time. " Lacking grace or poise with respect to a performance or an activity can also be termed as awkward. For example, "His dance was quite awkward." Being difficult to manage or carry due to shape is also known as being awkward. For example, "The suitcase had to be moved awkwardly." Being constrained or feeling embarrassed also portrays a person as having an awkward body language.

Any kind of discomfort a person experiences due to fear, doubt or worry may make the person look awkward or odd. A unique unexpected situation can also be sometimes described as "awkward." For example, "The meeting took an awkward turn when the professor made the children realize the mystery behind the stolen keys."