awkward
ADJECTIVE
/ɔkwərd/
7 LETTERS · 2 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH A
awkward is a valid 7-letter word worth 18 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words with Friends.
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WORDS WITH FRIENDS
A1W4K5W4A1R1D2
1 + 4 + 5 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 2 =18 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 36TRIPLE WORD → 54
MEANING
What does awkward mean?
ADJECTIVE · 6 SENSES
1
Socially uncomfortable; unsure and constrained in manner.
“awkward and reserved at parties”
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2
Difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape.
“an awkward bundle to carry”
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3
Not elegant or graceful in expression.
“an awkward prose style”
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4
Hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment.
“awkward (or embarrassing or difficult) moments in the discussion”
“an awkward pause followed his remark”
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5
Causing inconvenience.
“they arrived at an awkward time”
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6
Lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance.
“an awkward dancer”
“an awkward gesture”
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