awkwardly

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Awkwardly Definition & Meaning

1. In an uncomfortable or clumsy manner.

Example: She awkwardly stumbled over her words during the presentation.

2. In a socially inappropriate or embarrassing way.

Example: He awkwardly made a joke that fell flat at the dinner party.

3. In a manner that lacks grace or coordination.

Example: The dancer moved awkwardly across the stage.

4. In a way that creates an uncomfortable or tense atmosphere.

Example: The conversation between the two exes was awkwardly silent.

5. In a manner that suggests discomfort or unease.

Example: He shifted awkwardly in his seat during the job interview.

Examples of the word awkwardly used in sentences.

  • I walked awkwardly in high heels and almost fell down.
  • Alex spoke awkwardly in front of his crush and fumbled his words.
  • Emily greeted her boss awkwardly because she was nervous.
  • Tom tried to dance to the music, but ended up moving awkwardly.
  • We all laughed awkwardly when the joke fell flat.
  • The waiter handed me the menu awkwardly, almost dropping it on the table.
  • She walked awkwardly in her new high-heeled shoes.
  • He smiled awkwardly when he accidentally spilled his drink on his shirt.
  • The conversation ended awkwardly when no one knew what to say next.
  • I waved awkwardly to my neighbor as I struggled to carry all my groceries.
  • The new employee greeted me awkwardly, not sure what to say.
  • Trying to fit in with the group, I awkwardly laughed at a joke I didn't understand.
  • I tried to dance at the party, but awkwardly stepped on my partner's toes.
  • My boss caught me awkwardly trying to sneak out of the office early.
  • The interview ended awkwardly when I accidentally spilled my water.
  • They stared at each other awkwardly during the meeting.
  • We hugged awkwardly after not seeing each other for years.
  • He tried to speak the foreign language awkwardly.
  • I dance awkwardly when I'm nervous.
  • She walked awkwardly in her new high heels.
  • The interviewee shifted in his seat awkwardly as he struggled to answer the difficult question.
  • Steve tried to dance, but he moved awkwardly and stumbled over his own feet.
  • She smiled awkwardly as she apologized for arriving late to the party.
  • Anna handed the customer a hot coffee awkwardly, spilling a few drops on the counter.
  • John tried to give his girlfriend a hug, but he did it awkwardly, hitting her on the nose.
  • The waiter brought the wrong order and we awkwardly exchanged plates in front of everyone at the table.
  • I tripped over the carpet and awkwardly fell into the arms of a stranger.
  • I tried to dance with him, but I moved awkwardly and stepped on his foot.
  • She tried to make a joke, but it fell flat and the conversation ended awkwardly.
  • He tried to introduce himself to the new boss, but he stumbled over his words and ended up looking awkwardly nervous.
  • She walked awkwardly in her new high heels, feeling unsure of her steps.
  • The waiter placed the food on the table awkwardly, almost spilling it, making the diners nervous.
  • The dance rehearsal was going well until the lead dancer twisted his ankle and started moving awkwardly.
  • Jack stumbled awkwardly over his words when he realized he had forgotten his speech notes.
  • The conversation between the two exes was awkwardly tense, with neither knowing what to say next.
  • The dancer landed awkwardly after performing a difficult move, but quickly recovered without missing a beat.
  • She rose from the couch awkwardly after sitting for hours, her muscles stiff and unresponsive.
  • The new employee fumbled awkwardly with the printer, causing a delay in the meeting.
  • His joke fell flat and everyone in the room laughed awkwardly, unsure of how to react.
  • I tried to make conversation with my ex at the party, but it ended up being awkwardly forced and uncomfortable.
  • While trying to sneak out of the party without being noticed, he awkwardly stumbled into a group of people, drawing attention to himself.
  • Despite being an experienced dancer, she moved awkwardly on stage during the performance, much to her disappointment.
  • As a non-native speaker, I often find myself communicating awkwardly in social situations, which can lead to misunderstandings.
  • The company's attempt to incorporate trendy slang into their marketing campaign ended up awkwardly out of touch with their target audience.
  • The newly hired employee tried to impress his boss by awkwardly bragging about his skills, unaware of how it was coming across.
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