The phrase "awkward decision" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a choice that is uncomfortable or difficult to make, often due to social implications or personal feelings.
Example: "Choosing to leave the party early was an awkward decision, as I didn't want to offend my friends."
Alternatives: "uncomfortable choice" or "difficult decision".
Neither candidate has made either the grand gesture or the faux pas that would make an awkward decision unnecessary.
Nor will you have to face the awkward decision of whether or not to defriend a former confidant with whom you've fallen out.
Many Silicon Valley entrepreneurs say the overlapping dates of the two conferences have forced them to make a difficult and awkward decision.
It looks as if America may be heading for an awkward decision about what it cares about more: the logistics of its Afghan war or the state of human rights in other parts of Central Asia.
Of course, if the Parliamentarian ruled in favor of the Democratic proposal, Mr. LaHood would face an extremely awkward decision: rule against the arbiter of procedure in the House or rule against his party's leaders.
In any case, European governments would still face an awkward decision: Would they side with a regime they frequently accuse of human rights violations, or with the United States?
All of which left the MPC "facing some awkward decisions" in the short term, said Brummer.
ROYAL commissions have a dishonourable history of being used by governments when they want to shuffle off awkward decisions.
For 40 years, successive governments have dodged awkward decisions as airports serving London have become increasingly overloaded.
In addition, their very lack of legitimacy may tempt autocracies to bribe influential sections of the electorate.Nevertheless, democracies face awkward decisions in the years ahead.
If ministers at this stage in a Parliament with a huge majority behind them are unwilling to take awkward decisions, when will they feel brave enough?
