awkwardly

Meanings

• Adjective

  Moving or acting in an uncomfortable or ungainly way; clumsy and embarrassing.

  - "His awkward behavior at the party made everyone uncomfortable."
  - "She felt awkward in her new shoes."
  - "The awkward silence between them was deafening."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with awkwardly
early , merrily , quarely , seldomly , silently , slylyly , tally , timely , truly

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Variants

List of all variants of awkwardly that leads to same result
awkward , awkwarder , awkwardest , awkwardly , awkwardness , awkwardnesses

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Etymology

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Old English ecgweorðig, from ecg ‘corner, angle’ + weorðig ‘manly, respectable’.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'awkwardly' is often used in combination with other words to describe specific types of awkwardness, such as socially awkward or physically awkward.

2. In some cultures, awkwardness is seen as a sign of authenticity or sincerity, rather than a negative trait.

3. The term 'awkward moment' has become a popular phrase in modern language to describe an uncomfortable or embarrassing situation.

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Related Concepts

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1. Clumsiness: A lack of coordination or grace in movement or action, often resulting in accidents or mistakes.

2. Embarrassment: A feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or humiliation, often caused by a perceived mistake or failure.

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Quotes

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1. On the ground, vultures are hunched and "awkward" bundles of feathers, but in the air, where I watch them during much of the day, they are magnificent graceful soarers.

   - {it}Words From the Land{/it}, Stephen Trimble, editor,1988

2. Greene must have known that such men would not spill the beans about his irregular life or ask "awkward" questions, though Burgess famously teased him for being … a poseur, and was banished.

   - Paul Theroux,{it}New York Times Book Review{/it},17 Oct. 2004

3. I was electrified by what I learned in college. Still socially "awkward", I had the bad habit of stopping strangers in the street to pour my heart out about the latest marvel I had learned.

   - Jaron Lanier,{it}Curious Minds{/it},(2004) 2005

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Culture

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The term 'awkwardly' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in descriptions of characters or situations that are uncomfortable or embarrassing. In art, awkward poses or movements can convey a sense of unease or vulnerability. In music, the term is sometimes used to describe a rhythm or melody that is unconventional or difficult to perform.

How to Memorize "awkwardly"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself in a situation where you feel awkward, such as attending a formal event or giving a presentation. Visualize your body language, facial expressions, and the reactions of those around you.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'awkwardly' with the feeling of discomfort or unease. Think of a time when you felt awkward and recall the details of the situation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by associating the word 'awkwardly' with a memorable phrase or image, such as 'Awkwardly: Awkward moves make us all quiver'.

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