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.

SCRABBLE 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”

2

Difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape.

“an awkward bundle to carry”

3

Not elegant or graceful in expression.

“an awkward prose style”

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”

5

Causing inconvenience.

“they arrived at an awkward time”

6

Lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance.

“an awkward dancer”

“an awkward gesture”

ANTONYMS