Awkwardly

Pronunciation: /ˈɔːkwərdliː/

Awkwardly (adv)

  1. In a way that looks or feels unskilled, with movements that are not smooth or controlled.
  2. In a way that causes embarrassment or tension because you do not know what to say or do.
  3. In a way that is difficult to handle or arrange, often because it is not suitable or well organized.

Awkwardly (adverb)

Examples

  • She walked awkwardly across the room.
  • He held the box awkwardly and dropped it.