Synonyms for
Awkwardness
Definition
the state of being uncomfortable or uneasy; lacking grace or skill in manner or movement
Synonyms & similar words
slowness
gracefulness
gracelessness
cumbersomeness
unwieldiness
maladroitness
stiffness
ineptitude
ineptness
nuisancevalue
clumsiness
clumsiness
unease
discomfort
embarrassment
ungracefulness
ineptness
ungainliness
difficulty
shyness
self-consciousness
uneasiness
discordance
disharmony
dissonance
incongruity
jarring
cacophony
unpleasantness
trouble
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Example sentences
- The awkwardness of the situation was palpable.
- Her dance moves were full of awkwardness.
- He felt awkwardness in the new environment.
- The awkwardness of the conversation made her cringe.
- The awkwardness of the situation made him want to leave.
Quotes
"I think everybody has their awkward phases." - Nina Dobrev
"I'm a walking illustration of all the mistakes you can make growing up as a girl." - Emma Stone
"A lot of my humor does come from anger. It's like, you're not gonna pull one over on me - which is pretty much my motto anyways." - Courteney Cox