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Definition of Awkwardness
1. Noun. Unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training.
Generic synonyms: Unskillfulness
Specialized synonyms: Rustiness
Derivative terms: Awkward, Awkward, Clumsy, Inept, Maladroit, Slow
2. Noun. The quality of an embarrassing situation. "He sensed the awkwardness of his proposal"
3. Noun. The carriage of someone whose movements and posture are ungainly or inelegant.
Generic synonyms: Bearing, Carriage, Posture
Specialized synonyms: Gracelessness, Ungracefulness, Gawkiness, Ungainliness, Stiffness
Antonyms: Gracefulness
Derivative terms: Clumsy
4. Noun. The inelegance of someone stiff and unrelaxed (as by embarrassment).
Generic synonyms: Inelegance
Specialized synonyms: Woodenness, Gaucherie, Rusticity
Derivative terms: Awkward, Clumsy, Graceless, Graceless, Stiff
5. Noun. Trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape. "The movers cursed the unwieldiness of the big piano"
Generic synonyms: Inconvenience, Troublesomeness, Worriment
Derivative terms: Awkward, Cumbersome, Unwieldy
Definition of Awkwardness
1. Noun. The state or quality of being awkward ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Awkwardness
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Awkwardness
Literary usage of Awkwardness
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation by Jeremy Bentham (1879)
"... of mind or body. awkward- sometimes result from the unsuccessful endeavour to
apply any ness. XXII. 31. The pains of awkwardness are the pains which 3. ..."
2. The Life and Times of Frederick Douglass: From 1817-1882 by Frederick Douglass, John Lobb (1882)
"Journey to Covey's—Meditations by the way—Covey's house—Family— Awkwardness as
a field hand—A cruel beating—Why given—Description of Covey—First attempt at ..."
3. The Popular Science Monthly by Harry Houdini Collection (Library of Congress) (1888)
"The argument for design is utterly put out of court by the awkwardness of the
whole plan, and the disease and suffering caused in mammalian females by the ..."
4. A Manual of Politeness: Comprising the Principles of Etiquette, and Rules of by Marshall, W., & co., pub (1837)
"THE following satire on awkwardness is taken from Blackwood's Magazine, and may
very probably be the production - of Professor Wilson himself. ..."
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