Sentence examples for be awkward from inspiring English sources

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be 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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That could be awkward".

Independent

Candor can be awkward.

The New Yorker

"It'll be awkward," Westwood said.

The New York Times - Sports

That would be awkward enough.

The Economist

And they can be awkward.

The New York Times - Arts

He could be awkward.

The Guardian

Won't this be awkward?

The New York Times - Sports

That'll be awkward, then.

The Guardian - TV & Radio

That would be awkward.

The New York Times - Magazine

It can be awkward.

The New York Times - Sports

Wouldn't that be awkward?

The Guardian

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