awkward
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Fielder is famous for excruciatingly awkward deadpan comedy, but Holmes’ parents are there, the family is preparing for an emotional goodbye and he seems to realize almost immediately that he has misjudged the situation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
I had invited them into my apartment expecting an awkward demonstration, but the work was remarkably thorough and spared me from having to do it myself.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
Mark Zuckerberg became a viral meme after taking a painfully awkward sip of a Guinness Irish stout in a podcast clip.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
I personally regret every time I put wind in the sails of a deeply unfunny and offensive man by politely laughing, feeling too awkward to course-correct the moment.
From Salon ● Oct. 14, 2026
Ideally a less awkward conversation than last time.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
Vocabulary lists containing awkward
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