LEARNit Dictionary
awkward
adjective
/ˈɔːkwəd/
UK
/ˈɔːkwərd/
US
B2+
1
B2+
making you feel embarrassed
خجالتآور, معذب, دستپاچه کننده, مایه شرمساری
2
B2+
difficult to deal with
دشوار, سخت, مشکل
Don't ask awkward questions.
You've put me in an awkward position.
an awkward customer
Please don't be awkward about letting him come.
It makes things awkward for everyone when you behave like that.
synonym
difficult
3
B2+
not convenient
نامناسب
Have I come at an awkward time?
That's a bit awkward for me—could we make it earlier?
synonym
inconvenient
4
C1+
difficult or dangerous because of its shape or design
صعب, نامناسب, سخت, مشکل
This box is very awkward for one person to carry.
This tool will reach into awkward corners, such as under kitchen units.
5
C1+
not moving in an easy way; not comfortable
ناراحت, ناشی, دست و پا چلفتی, بیدست و پا
He tried to dance, but he was too clumsy and awkward.
I must have slept in an awkward position—I'm aching all over.