Awkwardness

Pronunciation: /ˈɔːkwərdnəs/

Awkwardness (noun)

  1. The feeling or situation where people feel uncomfortable because something is not smooth or natural.
  2. The quality of being unsteady or not well controlled in movement, making actions look difficult.
  3. A situation that is hard to handle because it may cause embarrassment or problems.

Examples

  • Her awkwardness made the conversation feel tense.
  • The awkwardness faded after we started laughing together.