awkward
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.
例文
3 / 5There 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.
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.
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.
語族
覚え方のコツ
The 'awk' sound is like a bird (an Auk) trying to walk on land—it looks very 'awkward' and lacks grace.
クイックテスト
The heavy, circular table was very ________ to move through the narrow doorway.
正解！
正解は： awkward
例文
There was an awkward silence after he made the inappropriate comment during dinner.
everydayThere was an uncomfortable and embarrassing period of no talking after his comment.
The diplomat found himself in an awkward position when the two leaders refused to shake hands.
formalThe official was in a difficult and embarrassing situation regarding the leaders' refusal.
It was so awkward bumping into my ex-boyfriend at the gym yesterday.
informalIt was very uncomfortable and socially clumsy meeting my former partner unexpectedly.
The researcher noted that the apparatus was awkward to use, leading to slight variations in the data.
academicThe scientist observed that the equipment was difficult and clumsy to handle.
The timing of the merger announcement was awkward, coming just days before the CEO's retirement.
businessThe scheduling of the news was inconvenient and caused social or professional discomfort.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
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
よく混同される語
'Clumsy' usually refers specifically to physical lack of coordination, while 'awkward' applies to both physical movements and social situations.
'Inconvenient' refers to something that causes trouble or extra work, while 'awkward' implies a sense of embarrassment or lack of grace.
使い方のコツ
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.
よくある間違い
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.
覚え方のコツ
The 'awk' sound is like a bird (an Auk) trying to walk on land—it looks very 'awkward' and lacks grace.
語源
Derived from the Middle English 'awk' (meaning 'turned the wrong way') and the suffix '-ward' (indicating direction).
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In many English-speaking cultures, especially British and American, 'awkwardness' is a common theme in comedy and social self-deprecation.
クイックテスト
The heavy, circular table was very ________ to move through the narrow doorway.
正解！
正解は： awkward
関連する文法
関連単語
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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