C1 adjective तटस्थ

awkward

/ˈɔːkwərd/

Describes a situation, person, or movement that is clumsy, uncomfortable, or embarrassing. It often refers to social situations lacking ease or objects that are difficult to handle due to their shape or size.

उदाहरण

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1

There was an awkward silence after he made the inappropriate comment during dinner.

There was an uncomfortable and embarrassing period of no talking after his comment.

2

The diplomat found himself in an awkward position when the two leaders refused to shake hands.

The official was in a difficult and embarrassing situation regarding the leaders' refusal.

3

It was so awkward bumping into my ex-boyfriend at the gym yesterday.

It was very uncomfortable and socially clumsy meeting my former partner unexpectedly.

विलोम शब्द

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
awkwardness
क्रिया विशेषण
awkwardly
विशेषण
awkward
संबंधित
gawkiness
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याद रखने का तरीका

The 'awk' sound is like a bird (an Auk) trying to walk on land—it looks very 'awkward' and lacks grace.

त्वरित क्विज़

The heavy, circular table was very ________ to move through the narrow doorway.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: awkward

उदाहरण

1

There was an awkward silence after he made the inappropriate comment during dinner.

everyday

There was an uncomfortable and embarrassing period of no talking after his comment.

2

The diplomat found himself in an awkward position when the two leaders refused to shake hands.

formal

The official was in a difficult and embarrassing situation regarding the leaders' refusal.

3

It was so awkward bumping into my ex-boyfriend at the gym yesterday.

informal

It was very uncomfortable and socially clumsy meeting my former partner unexpectedly.

4

The researcher noted that the apparatus was awkward to use, leading to slight variations in the data.

academic

The scientist observed that the equipment was difficult and clumsy to handle.

5

The timing of the merger announcement was awkward, coming just days before the CEO's retirement.

business

The scheduling of the news was inconvenient and caused social or professional discomfort.

विलोम शब्द

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
awkwardness
क्रिया विशेषण
awkwardly
विशेषण
awkward
संबंधित
gawkiness

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

awkward silence a period of silence that feels uncomfortable
awkward phase a period of time, usually in adolescence, characterized by lack of grace
awkward timing when something happens at an inconvenient or poorly chosen moment
awkward question a question that is difficult or embarrassing to answer
awkward movement a physical motion that lacks coordination or flow

सामान्य वाक्यांश

an awkward customer

a person who is difficult to deal with or uncooperative

in an awkward spot

in a difficult or embarrassing situation

the awkward squad

a group of people who are difficult to manage or organize

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

awkward vs clumsy

'Clumsy' usually refers specifically to physical lack of coordination, while 'awkward' applies to both physical movements and social situations.

awkward vs inconvenient

'Inconvenient' refers to something that causes trouble or extra work, while 'awkward' implies a sense of embarrassment or lack of grace.

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इस्तेमाल की जानकारी

Use 'awkward' to describe feelings of social discomfort or to describe objects that are physically hard to manage because of their shape. It is a versatile word that covers both social and physical domains.

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सामान्य गलतियाँ

Learners often use 'awkward' to mean 'difficult' in a general sense (e.g., 'an awkward exam'), but it should specifically imply difficulty caused by clumsiness, lack of social ease, or poor design.

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याद रखने का तरीका

The 'awk' sound is like a bird (an Auk) trying to walk on land—it looks very 'awkward' and lacks grace.

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शब्द की उत्पत्ति

Derived from the Middle English 'awk' (meaning 'turned the wrong way') and the suffix '-ward' (indicating direction).

व्याकरण पैटर्न

Used as an adjective before a noun: 'an awkward moment' Used after linking verbs: 'He felt awkward' Followed by an infinitive: 'It is awkward to carry'
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सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

In many English-speaking cultures, especially British and American, 'awkwardness' is a common theme in comedy and social self-deprecation.

त्वरित क्विज़

The heavy, circular table was very ________ to move through the narrow doorway.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: awkward

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circumminty

C1

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micromortious

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underpeline

C1

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misdictious

C1

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proscriber

C1

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triprehendful

C1

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adcedency

C1

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postdynery

C1

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