Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- In an awkward manner.
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- adverb In an
awkward manner; with discomfort or lack of coordination.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adverb in an awkward manner
Etymologies
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Examples
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Carson said the word awkwardly, but with an awed expression Dylan had never seen before.
Scent of Danger Andrea Kane 2003
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Former jockey Jerry Bailey said Tuesday that he detected "a small amount of panic" in Desormeaux's actions in the opening quarter mile after the dominant winner of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes broke awkwardly from the rail in the 1½-mile Belmont.
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On the table the kender found a folded piece of parchment with his name awkwardly penned on the front.
Stalling 2010
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Sundin awkwardly stuffed the puck between Biron and the left post.
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He still spoke her name awkwardly as if he thought it an impertinence to use so familiar a form of address.
Slightly Married Balogh, Mary 2003
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On the table the kender found a folded piece of parchment with his name awkwardly penned on the front.
Kendermore Kirchoff, Mary 1989
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That is why she felt her dirty finger-nails curl in awkwardly to hide themselves as she held the pen to sign her name.
Hungry Hearts 1920
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Even so, he did not fully grasp the situation, and was about to protest when I glared at him and he subsided into silence, while Colin awkwardly consented to be my squire.
Aleta Dey 1919
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The hot food units were so friggin awkwardly placed, esp when you’re in line to pay.
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– The point-of-view switches awkwardly from the grandfather (” he feels momentarily vindicated”) to Ruthie (” Ruthie doesn’t understand why …”).
Superhero Nation: how to write superhero novels and comic books » CarsonArtist’s Review Forum 2009
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