awkwardness
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In “First Love,” Paul Theroux conjures the subtle awkwardness of an older man spending a week in the household of his married son.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
The Canadian comedian, writer and producer Fielder is famous for harnessing the power of awkwardness, cringe and deadpan wit to great, if unsettling, comedic effect.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
That could come across as passive-aggressive and might create more awkwardness in your wider circle.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
A flashback to Supergirl’s first touchdown on Earth has the awkwardness of a study-abroad student realizing she doesn’t like her host country at all.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
That was the day he first noticed his awkwardness in her presence.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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