awkward
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We did the awkward, parking lot, single-arm, half-hug of two guys in unfamiliar territory.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
The ever-suspicious if socially awkward Jasper certainly thinks so.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
I can see them making things awkward for Chelsea and maintaining that unbeaten start.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 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
My mom knew awkward opinions were like gasoline rags in a summertime barn, but I knew what he was talking about.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Vocabulary lists containing awkward
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 3
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The New SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words
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