Definizione monolingua

awkward

awkward (comparative awkwarder or more awkward, superlative awkwardest or most awkward)

1. Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments

   (archaic) John was awkward at performing the trick. Hell have to practise to improve.

2. Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing

   That was an extremely awkward moment. Everyone was watching.

3. Lacking social skills, or uncomfortable with social interaction

   Im very awkward at parties.

   Things get very awkward whenever 60-year old men use cheesy pick-up lines on me.

4. Perverse; adverse; difficult to handle

   Hes a right awkward chap.

   These cabinets are going to be very awkward when we move.

awkward (comparative more awkward, superlative most awkward)

1. (obsolete) In a backwards direction.
   • 1485, Sir Thomas Malory, Le Morte Darthur, Book V:

     Than groned the knyght for his grymme woundis, and gyrdis to Sir Gawayne and awkewarde hym strykes, and [...] kut thorow a vayne [...].

Definizione dizionario awkward

	delicato
	Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing

	goffo
	wanting dexterity in the use of the hands

	imbarazzante
	Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing

	impacciato
	wanting dexterity in the use of the hands

	maldestro
	wanting dexterity in the use of the hands

	scomodo
	perverse; adverse; untoward

	difficile
	perverse; adverse; untoward

	imbarazzato
	Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing

	inopportuno
	Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing

	poco maneggevole
	perverse; adverse; untoward

	poco opportuno
	Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing

grave

incapace

inetto

pesante

sgraziato

stupido

tonto

Altri significati:

Perverse; adverse; difficult to handle

Lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance.

Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments

(obsolete) In a backwards direction.

Lacking social skills, or uncomfortable with social interaction

(archaic) '''John was awkward at performing the trick. He'll have to practise to improve.'''

Difficult to handle; presenting an undue difficulty or obstacle.