/'ɔ:kwəd/ (a) lúng túng, vụng về, khó xử, rầy rà, rắc rối
This is the
awkward moment a policeman politely but firmly declined a high five from a Royal wedding guest.
- making you feel embarrassed
- There was an awkward silence
- I felt awkward because they obviously wanted to be alone. - difficult to deal with = difficult
- Don't ask awkward questions.
- You've put me in an awkward position.
- an awkward customer (= a person who is difficult to deal with)
- Please don't be awkward about letting him come. - not convenient = inconvenient
- difficult or dangerous because of its shape or design