awkward

garip, tuhaf, rahatsız, mahcup B1

causing difficulty or embarrassment in social situations; not smooth or graceful.

He felt awkward when he forgot his friend's name.

• The teacher's joke created an awkward silence in the classroom.
• She tried to change the topic to avoid the awkward situation.
• During the interview, the candidate appeared awkward and nervous, which affected his performance.
• The diplomatic negotiations were marked by several awkward moments that delayed the agreement.

• awkward silence · rahatsızlık yaratan sessizlik There was an awkward silence after he answered the question incorrectly.
• awkward situation · rahatsız edici durum She found herself in an awkward situation when her ex walked into the room.
• feel awkward about sth He felt awkward about speaking in front of the large audience.

sb: birisi · sth: bir şey

benzer: uncomfortableclumsy

beceriksiz, sakar B2

lacking physical coordination or skill; prone to making mistakes in movement.

The child's awkward movements showed he was still learning to walk.

• She laughed at his awkward posture while he tried to lift the heavy box.
• His awkward handling of the equipment caused the experiment to fail.
• During the dance performance, the newcomer's awkward steps disrupted the flow of the routine.
• The surgeon's awkward technique during the operation led to a longer recovery period for the patient.

• awkward movements · sakar hareketler His awkward movements made it hard for him to climb the narrow ladder.
• awkward posture · rahatsız duruş She corrected his awkward posture before the photo was taken.
• be awkward with sth He is awkward with his hands.

sb: birisi · sth: bir şey

benzer: clumsy

zıt: graceful