Sentence examples for the awkward from inspiring English sources

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the 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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The awkward grimace face?

When I see the awkward mating.

The awkward framing device doesn't help.

And the awkward fastback shape?

These are known as the awkward squad.

I enjoy the awkward silence that follows.

The awkward moment: Obama proffers his hand.

The awkward details are forgotten or suppressed.

Witness the awkward pigeon-toed stance.

The awkward truth is finally out.

Blake, though, has always favoured the awkward course.

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