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/ɔːˈkwɔːdnəs/ · aw.kward.ness
noun
- The state or quality of being awkward; clumsiness; unskillfulness. Her awkwardness made it difficult for her to navigate the crowded room.
- The quality of an embarrassing situation. The awkwardness of the silence was palpable after the argument.
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Did you know? The word 'awkwardness' has been used to describe the social discomfort of characters in numerous works of literature, including Jane Austen's novels.