Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Awkwardness.
Awkwardness - as a noun
Unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clumsiness14ineptitude13ineptness11maladroitness16slowness11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
unskillfulness21Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The quality of an embarrassing situation
Example: "He sensed the awkwardness of his proposal"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nuisance valueThe carriage of someone whose movements and posture are ungainly or inelegant
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clumsiness14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bearing10carriage11posture9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
gracefulness18The inelegance of someone stiff and unrelaxed (as by embarrassment)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clumsiness14gracelessness16stiffness15Hypernyms (Closely Related)
inelegance13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape
Example: "The movers cursed the unwieldiness of the big piano"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cumbersomeness22unwieldiness16Example Sentences
"There was an awkwardness in the air as they sat in silence."
"The awkwardness between them was palpable after their argument."
"She tried to diffuse the awkwardness with a joke, but it only made things more uncomfortable."
"His clumsiness added to the overall awkwardness of the situation."
"Their lack of communication only heightened the awkwardness of the meeting."
Word Game Points
Is AWKWARDNESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, awkwardness is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
AWKWARDNESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 22.
Is AWKWARDNESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, awkwardness is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordAWKWARDNESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.
Is AWKWARDNESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, awkwardness is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordAWKWARDNESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.
