Definition of Awkwardness

1. Noun. Unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training.

Exact synonyms: Clumsiness, Ineptitude, Ineptness, Maladroitness, Slowness
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"
Exact synonyms: Nuisance Value
Generic synonyms: Disadvantage
Derivative terms: Awkward

3. Noun. The carriage of someone whose movements and posture are ungainly or inelegant.
Exact synonyms: Clumsiness
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).
Exact synonyms: Clumsiness, Gracelessness, Stiffness
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"
Exact synonyms: Cumbersomeness, Unwieldiness
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

1. [n -ES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Awkwardness

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awkwardness (current term)
awkwardnesses
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