The phrase "awkward display" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a situation or presentation that is uncomfortable or clumsy in nature.
Example: "The awkward display of emotions during the meeting made everyone feel uneasy."
Alternatives: "clumsy presentation" or "uncomfortable exhibition".
In the 2000 Wimbledon semifinals, an all-Williams match resulted in an awkward display of tennis.
But in examining recent work, officials realized that mundane problems — like slow response times, awkward display pages and screen print that was too small — were cropping up.
They're on awkward display, not so much people watching as people watched, letting all the world see whether they chew with closed mouths and what kind of crumb management they've mastered.
The Fire has its faults: no hardware volume button, a somewhat awkward display ratio and a screen with a glare that makes it a bit difficult for actually reading.
In the opposing corner, we have the powerful teachers' unions and their supporters, who have basically dictated education policy for nearly half a century and see an opportunity to pounce on the awkward display of power by the mayor when he dismissed members of an advisory board.
When they appeared on stage with Garrix the next night to play Armin van Burren's "Ping Pong" together it was an awkward display of EDM thirst on their part, not the teenage superstar's.
The blog, featuring screenshots of awkward LED displays and app notices, is a blend of tragedy and comedy.
Then there are the fashionably awkward heads-up display (HUDs) devices to choose from, including Google Glass and Oculus Rift.
These create rectilinear patterns of shadow, an awkward background for displaying paintings.
Though mercifully, within a few weeks the euphoric mood of political purpose gave way to awkward dates, impressive displays of male arrogance and cat fighting: between Brooke and Ashlie, over what, I'm still not entirely clear.
It would have been awkward for him to display any hesitation.
