Awkwardest: meaning, definitions and examples
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awkwardest
[ ˈɔːkwərdɪst ]
social situations
The word 'awkwardest' is the superlative form of 'awkward', which describes a situation or event that is uncomfortable and lacking in social grace. It can refer to both physical awkwardness, such as clumsiness, and social awkwardness, where interactions are uncomfortable or strained. It denotes an extreme degree of awkwardness that is more intense than simply being awkward. This term is often used in comedic or relatable contexts where a person feels out of place or unsure of how to act.
Synonyms
most clumsy, most embarrassing, most uncomfortable
Examples of usage
- That was the most awkwardest silence I've ever experienced.
- He had the awkwardest conversation with his crush.
- Attending that party alone felt like the awkwardest thing ever.
Translations
Translations of the word "awkwardest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais desconfortável
🇮🇳 सबसे अजीब
🇩🇪 am ungeschicktesten
🇮🇩 paling canggung
🇺🇦 найнезграбніший
🇵🇱 najbardziej niezręczny
🇯🇵 最も不器用な
🇫🇷 le plus maladroit
🇪🇸 el más torpe
🇹🇷 en garip
🇰🇷 가장 어색한
🇸🇦 الأكثر إحراجًا
🇨🇿 nejnešikovnější
🇸🇰 najnešikovnejší
🇨🇳 最尴尬的
🇸🇮 najbolj neroden
🇮🇸 fyndast að óþægilegustu
🇰🇿 ең ыңғайсыз
🇬🇪 ყველაზე უხერხული
🇦🇿 ən qəribə
🇲🇽 el más torpe
Etymology
The word 'awkward' originates from the Old Norse word 'afugr', which means 'backhanded' or 'turned the wrong way'. Datable to the early 14th century in English, it originally conveyed a sense of something being obstructively or ungracefully positioned. Over time, its meaning evolved to describe social and physical scenarios marked by discomfort or embarrassment. The superlative form 'awkwardest' likely emerged as a natural linguistic progression, allowing speakers to express the highest degree of awkwardness in various contexts. As social interactions became more complex, the need for words that characterize the nuances of discomfort, particularly in humor and relatable situations, increased, leading to the more frequent use of terms like 'awkwardest' in contemporary speech.