Awkwardness
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
the carriage of someone whose movements and posture are ungainly or inelegant
Framework senses
- §1
- trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape
- §2
- the inelegance of someone stiff and unrelaxed
- §3
- the carriage of someone whose movements and posture are ungainly or inelegant
- §4
- the quality of an embarrassing situation
- §5
- unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training