awkward
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Neill plays the awkward, ignorant Scottish farmer who arranges for a mail-order marriage with Holly Hunter’s mute pianist and then becomes possessive and driven to jealous despair.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
Although it is the beloved destination of my dog’s morning walks, its insignificant size and awkward location just off Olympic Boulevard didn’t seem appropriate for such a coveted event.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
But that's all turned on its head as we reach the awkward, clumsy crescendo of the day: the talent show.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
They square the circle of Swift masterminding a full-scale trolling of media and fans while simultaneously hosting a cotton-candy celebrity circus where an awkward wallflower finally, triumphantly blooms.
From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026
And sharing space with my entire family is awkward enough on vacation.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
Vocabulary lists containing awkward
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 3
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