Definition

Socially uncomfortable, clumsy, or lacking grace; characterized by tension, embarrassment, or lack of ease. Can describe a person, situation, or behavior that creates discomfort.

Example Usage

The conversation became awkward after someone brought up the elephant in the room.

Origin

Middle English, from Old Norse 'awk' (turned the wrong way); has been used for centuries but gained intensified cultural emphasis in modern internet communication.

Fun Fact

The word 'awkward' contains all five vowels in reverse alphabetical order (a, w, k, w, r, d).

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