Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Awkward

• (a.) Wanting dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments; not dexterous; without skill; clumsy; wanting ease, grace, or effectiveness in movement; ungraceful; as, he was awkward at a trick; an awkward boy.
• (a.) Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.
• (a.) Perverse; adverse; untoward.

Synonyms of Awkward

• Bunglesome
• Clumsy
• Ungainly
• Clumsy
• Cumbersome
• Inapt
• Inept
• Ill-Chosen
• Embarrassing
• Sticky
• Unenviable
• Ill At Ease
• Uneasy

Antonyms of Awkward

• Graceful

Homophones of Awkward