Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: awkwardly
IPA transcription: ['ɔkwɚdli]
r meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: awkwardly
    Meaning: in an awkward manner; "he bent awkwardly"
Usage examples
  • Sam climbed awkwardly into the saddle.
  • He hesitated, balancing awkwardly on one foot.
  • The tight white collar awkwardly constricted his muscular, mahogany-colored neck.
  • In the middle of his speech Irving hesitated, became embarrassed, and sat down awkwardly.
  • I was left awkwardly enough stationed in the centre of the court of the old hall, mounted on one horse, and holding another in my hand.
  • The man frowned when she declined to come to supper, but a moment later stumbled awkwardly across the room with a slopping cup of coffee and set it down beside her.