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awkward

/ˈɑkwərd/ /ˈɔːkwəd/
adjective
  1. 1
    tuhaf, garip, rahatsız edici

    Causing or feeling embarrassment or discomfort.

    • There was an awkward silence after he mentioned the topic.
      Konuya değindikten sonra tuhaf bir sessizlik oldu.
    • He felt awkward dancing in front of everyone.
      Herkesin önünde dans ederken kendini tuhaf hissetti.
  2. 2
    zor, uğraştırıcı, elverişsiz

    Difficult to use, do or deal with, or not convenient.

    • This box is an awkward shape, so it's hard to carry.
      Bu kutunun şekli elverişsiz, o yüzden taşıması zor.
    • You've called at an awkward time; can I ring you back?
      Uygun olmayan bir zamanda aradın; seni sonra arayabilir miyim?
  3. 3
    sakar, beceriksiz

    Moving in a way that is not smooth or graceful.

    • As a teenager, he was tall and rather awkward.
      Ergenlik çağında uzun boylu ve oldukça sakardı.
    • She made an awkward attempt to catch the ball.
      Topu yakalamak için beceriksiz bir girişimde bulundu.

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awkward momentawkward silencefeel awkwardawkward situationawkward positionawkward question

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