awkwardness
неловкость
state of awkwardness
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awkwardness with Russian translation
awkwardness usage examples
Неловкость между ними была очевидна после ссоры.
The awkwardness between them was obvious after the argument.
Я почувствовал, как неловкость исчезла, когда все снова начали разговаривать.
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.
awkwardness synonyms
Related words worth learning together
A stronger feeling of shame or self-conscious discomfort, often tied to social exposure or mistakes.
She felt deep embarrassment after forgetting his name.
An internal preoccupation with others' perceptions; makes a person feel awkward or inhibited.
Her self-consciousness stopped her from joining the group.
Discomfort specifically experienced in social contexts, often mild and situational.
He showed clear social discomfort at the networking event.
A general sense of discomfort or anxiety; broader and can be non-social.
There was a feeling of unease after the announcement.
Refers mainly to physical uncoordination or awkward motor behaviour rather than social feeling.
His clumsiness meant he often dropped things.
A more stable lack of self-assurance or feeling of inadequacy that can cause awkward behaviour.
His insecurity made him avoid eye contact and seem awkward.
A trait or temporary state of not feeling confident; often explains awkward behaviour.
Her lack of confidence showed in her hesitant, awkward replies.
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How is awkwardness different from related words?
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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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?
Yes, awkwardness (неловкость) can be learned in the Personality Traits topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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