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awkwardness

awkwardness

Meaning of awkwardness

state of awkwardness

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EN-UK/ˈɔːkwədnəs/
EN-US/ən ˈɔkwɚdnəs/
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awkwardness with Russian translation

awkwardness usage examples

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

The awkwardness between them was obvious after the argument.

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

I felt the awkwardness fade when everyone started talking again.

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awkwardness belongs to the topic "Personality Traits". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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awkwardness synonyms

Related words worth learning together

embarrassment
A stronger feeling of shame or self-conscious discomfort, often tied to social exposure or mistakes.
self-consciousness
An internal preoccupation with others' perceptions; makes a person feel awkward or inhibited.
social discomfort
Discomfort specifically experienced in social contexts, often mild and situational.
unease
A general sense of discomfort or anxiety; broader and can be non-social.
clumsiness
Refers mainly to physical uncoordination or awkward motor behaviour rather than social feeling.
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A stronger feeling of shame or self-conscious discomfort, often tied to social exposure or mistakes.

B2Very Often

She felt deep embarrassment after forgetting his name.

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self-consciousness

An internal preoccupation with others' perceptions; makes a person feel awkward or inhibited.

B2Often

Her self-consciousness stopped her from joining the group.

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social discomfort

Discomfort specifically experienced in social contexts, often mild and situational.

B2Rarely

He showed clear social discomfort at the networking event.

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unease

A general sense of discomfort or anxiety; broader and can be non-social.

B2Often

There was a feeling of unease after the announcement.

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clumsiness

Refers mainly to physical uncoordination or awkward motor behaviour rather than social feeling.

B2Often

His clumsiness meant he often dropped things.

🇬🇧en

A more stable lack of self-assurance or feeling of inadequacy that can cause awkward behaviour.

B2Very Often

His insecurity made him avoid eye contact and seem awkward.

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lack of confidence

A trait or temporary state of not feeling confident; often explains awkward behaviour.

B2Often

Her lack of confidence showed in her hesitant, awkward replies.

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awkwardness meaning: what does it mean?

state of awkwardness

awkwardness pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

awkwardness is pronounced as /ˈɔːkwədnəs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

awkwardness definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The awkwardness between them was obvious after the argument. Translation: Неловкость между ними была очевидна после ссоры.

Is awkwardness part of Personality Traits vocabulary?

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