awkwardness
/ˈɔːkwədnəs/ · /ˈɔːkwərdnəs/
CEFR level C1Topic EmotionWord #6063 in the learning path
笨拙；不灵活
Definitions
n. A lack of ease or control in physical movement.
笨拙；不灵活
n. Discomfort or embarrassment in a social situation.
尴尬；拘谨
Example
His awkwardness on skates made every turn a challenge.
他滑冰时动作笨拙，每次转弯都很吃力。
Group activities can reduce the initial awkwardness students experience when interacting with classmates from different cultural backgrounds.
小组活动可以减轻学生与不同文化背景的同学交流时最初的拘谨感。
Collocations
- physical awkwardness
- social awkwardness
- initial awkwardness
- a sense of awkwardness
Word family
- awkward (adj.)
- awkwardly (adv.)
Synonyms
- clumsiness
- unease
Antonyms
- grace
- ease
Usage tip
通常不可数；可形容动作笨拙，也可表示社交尴尬。
FAQ
- What does awkwardness mean?
- A lack of ease or control in physical movement. Discomfort or embarrassment in a social situation.
- How is awkwardness pronounced?
- UK /ˈɔːkwədnəs/, US /ˈɔːkwərdnəs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
