Simple meaning
What does Awkward mean?
Awkward means clumsy or uncomfortable.
Dictionary definition
Not smooth, easy, or comfortable in movement, timing, or social situations.
Example sentences
Awkward in a sentence
easy
His awkward throw missed the basket.
medium
There was an awkward pause before anyone answered.
hard
The character felt awkward speaking in front of the new class.
Synonyms
Words like Awkward
Antonyms
Opposite words
gracefulUse when movement looks smooth and controlled.
comfortableUse when a situation feels natural and easy.
Word family
Awkward word family
Base word
awkward
adjective
awkward
Base form.
adverb
awkwardly
In this manner (when used).
noun
awkwardness
State or quality (when used).
Related words
Explore related words
Quick practice
Try Awkward
Practice 1
What does awkward mean?
Awkward means awkward means clumsy or uncomfortable.
Practice this skill
Practice vocabulary in WordHive
Use the dictionary to understand Awkward, then move into short activities matched to the skills on this page.
Learning paths
- Define the Word Hive for word meanings.
- Synonym Search for word choice.
- Context Clue Challenge for sentence clues.
- Buzz Between for homophones and listening.
- Hive Builder for roots, prefixes, and suffixes.