English to German Meaning of awkward - peinlich


Awkward :
peinlich

peinlich, hässlich, scheußlich, Schlecht, bedeuten, eklatant, ungeschickt, stumpfsinnigen, unvereinbar, unpassend, lückenhaft, abstoßend, ungebührlich, ungeschlacht, schmächtig, plump, schlaksig, stümperhaft, ausgebeult, formlos, verlegen, schüchtern, selbstbewusst, befangen, gehemmt, unsicher, verlegen, unsachgemäß, schusselig, linkisch, kratzig, ungekünstelt, inkompetent, unwohl, schmutzig, abscheulich, brutto, schwer, hart, solide, zäh, stur, ungeordnet, verwirrt, Promiscuous, schwindlig, Schwindel erregend

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Definitions of awkward in English
Adjective(1) causing inconvenience(2) lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance(3) difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape(4) not elegant or graceful in expression(5) hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment, or embarrassing or difficult(6) socially uncomfortable; unsure and constrained in manner
Examples of awkward in English
(1) Unfortunately, this versatility has meant that the user controls are somewhat awkward and very difficult to master.(2) Chris was nearly eighteen and though he was tall, filled out with spiky black hair and handsome features, he still felt awkward , gawky, and ugly.(3) The resulting pieces at first look remarkably awkward and ungainly.(4) In addition, he frequently appears to be sidestepping awkward questions by the simple expedient of behaving as if you have asked something completely different.(5) If we are honest, those of us who have all of our abilities sometimes are uncomfortable or even awkward alongside those who are seriously disabled.(6) The members did this while crouching-on the floor in a very uncomfortable, awkward position.(7) I am old, cynical, bitter, twisted, awkward , difficult, fussy, and generally hard to please.(8) He seems to be an actor perfectly suited to kitchen sink dramas in an age when demand from that sort of awkward , angry character is declining.(9) They have the right to ask some awkward questions.(10) In all of them you see a hunched, awkward man, uncomfortable in his own body.(11) London's tone suggests they're put out, as though we're being deliberately awkward .(12) Their stance is one of unswerving resistance, but their films, while dealing with awkward topics, have never been demagogic.(13) It would ball up on his hoof, making it uncomfortable and awkward to walk.(14) Not for their use, mind you: a good soundtrack can make a movie better than its sum of train explosions, drug deals and awkward romances.(15) There were a few uneasy seconds of awkward silence, everyone looking at Christine with apprehension.(16) A relationship with one who is ÔÇÿnot one of usÔÇÖ raises the risk that sooner or later a difficult and awkward conversation lies ahead.
Related Phrases of awkward
(1) awkward situation ::
peinliche Situation
(2) feel awkward ::
peinlich
(3) awkward position ::
merkwürdige Position
(4) awkward age ::
Flegeljahre
Synonyms
Adjective
1. difficult ::
schwer
2. inconvenient ::
ungünstig
3. embarrassing ::
peinlich
4. uncomfortable ::
unbequem
5. clumsy ::
ungeschickt
6. sticky ::
klebrig
7. uneasy ::
unruhig
Antonyms
1. graceful ::
anmutig
2. suave ::
glatt
3. urbane ::
urban
Different Forms
awkward, awkwarder, awkwardest, awkwardly, awkwardness
Word Example from TV Shows
Right, so,
less or equally awkward, got it.

Right, so, less or equally AWKWARD, got it.

The Big Bang Theory Season 10, Episode 1

That was awkward, right?

That was AWKWARD, right?

The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 23

A conversation that placed the Spanish\NGovernment in a very awkward position

A conversation that placed the Spanish
Government in a very AWKWARD position

Money Heist Season 1, Episode 7

It's a little
awkward.

It's a little AWKWARD.

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 10

well, that is an awkward situation indeed,

well, that is an AWKWARD situation indeed,

Game of Thrones Season 2, Episode 1

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