The phrase "awkward preparations" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to describe preparations that feel uncomfortable, clumsy, or lacking in confidence, often in a social or event context.
Example: "The awkward preparations for the surprise party left everyone feeling uneasy about the outcome."
Alternatives: "clumsy arrangements" or "uncomfortable preparations".
The light microscopic distinction between fibroblasts, endothelial cells, and dendritic cells is awkward in such tissue preparations.
As some of you may have experienced, in some departments this could very easily end up with the new person "paying their dues"with awkward schedules and loads of new class preparations.
Graeme Virtue Jamie Oliver's most recent world tour has been much like his others: slightly awkward meetings with locals, mention of "happy days", preparation of nice-looking food.
As we've said before, the key to these awkward conversations (read: complete violations of your privacy) is preparations.
Of all the reforms now under discussion, only changes to Russia's awkward and antiquated tax code have already been drafted, in preparation for a debate in the Parliament later this spring.
The use of guidelines is intended to improve the quality of treatment, and it has been found that nurses with no specific preparation or guidelines regarding obesity treatment were the ones who experienced most awkward in meeting obese patients [ 14].
There have been concerns over the transport system but Hollingsworth said that training preparations have gone smoothly, albeit conceding that moving around the city could be more awkward once the Games begin.
Shaky entries, missed detail, smudges where the rhythm turns fast and awkward (especially in the 8th of the 10 movements) and patches of poor ensemble all indicated that preparation time had been inadequate.
Other preparations differ on the ingredient Infusing your vodka with fruits that have dirt on them may lead to an awkward party moment during which you discover you have dirt in your teeth.
