Awkwardly: meaning, definitions and examples

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awkwardly

 

[ หˆษ”หkwษ™rdli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a clumsy or uncomfortable manner

Awkwardly is an adverb that describes doing something in a clumsy or uncomfortable manner. It is often used to indicate a lack of grace or ease in movement or behavior.

Synonyms

clumsily, inelegantly, uncomfortably

Examples of usage

  • She tripped over her own feet and fell awkwardly.
  • He tried to dance, but moved awkwardly to the music.
  • The conversation ended awkwardly, with an uncomfortable silence.

Translations

Translations of the word "awkwardly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desajeitadamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคœเฅ€เคฌ เคคเคฐเคน เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช umstรคndlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ canggung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะทะณั€ะฐะฑะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niezrฤ™cznie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŽใ“ใกใชใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท maladroitement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ torpemente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sakarca

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–ด์ƒ‰ํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ู…ุญุฑุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nemotornฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nemotorne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฌจๆ‹™ๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nerodno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ klaufalega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะบะตะผัั–ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒฎแƒ”แƒ แƒฎแƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™feh ลŸษ™kildษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ torpemente

Etymology

The word 'awkwardly' originated from the Middle English word 'awkward', which meant 'in the wrong direction' or 'backhanded'. Over time, the meaning evolved to describe actions or movements that were not smooth or graceful. The adverb form 'awkwardly' came into use to describe how something is done in an uncomfortable or clumsy manner. It has been in use for centuries to convey a sense of unease or lack of coordination in various situations.

See also: awkwardness.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,344, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.