AwkwardWordNet Explorer

Explore synonyms, antonyms, hypernyms, hyponyms, and semantic relationships for “awkward” powered by Princeton WordNet.

adjective

socially uncomfortable; unsure and constrained in manner

Words in this synset: ill_at_ease(p), uneasy
adjective

conducive to or feeling mental discomfort

adjective

not suited to your comfort, purpose or needs

adjective

hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment

Words in this synset: embarrassing, sticky, unenviable
adjective

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

adjective

not elegant or graceful in expression

Words in this synset: clumsy, cumbersome, inapt, inept, ill-chosen
adjective

not appropriate in application; defective

adjective

not adroit

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