Sentence examples for are awkward from inspiring English sources

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are awkward

adjective

Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.

  • John was awkward at performing the trick. He'll have to practice to improve.

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Companies are awkward.

Visits are awkward.

First dates are awkward.

Hugs are awkward.

Political attitudes and identities are awkward things.

Performance reviews are awkward and biased.

Of course, there are awkward moments too.

These are awkward times for women's tennis.

The circumstances of Margaret's demise are awkward.

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For her, ordinary encounters are awkward enough without people falling over sofas or smacking their foreheads.

They are awkward outside their webs.

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