Synonyms of awkwardly

awkwardly

adverb

1

as in clumsily

Related Words

• clumsily
• ineptly
• gracelessly
• unskillfully
• painfully
• arduously
• ham-handedly
• laboriously
• strenuously
• thoroughly
• maladroitly
• painstakingly
• hardly
• meticulously
• intently
• intensely
• tirelessly
• indefatigably
• diligently
• assiduously
• industriously
• sedulously
• mightily

Dissimilar Words

• easily
• lightly
• readily
• well
• smoothly
• freely
• effortlessly
• fluently
• handily
• easy
• painlessly
• efficiently
• deftly
• skillfully
• expertly
• ably
• hands down
• adroitly
• competently
• masterfully
• naturally
• facilely
• spontaneously
• instinctively
• intuitively
• dexterously
• adeptly
• proficiently

2

as in ungracefully

Related Words

• ungracefully
• irrelevantly
• inaptly
• unfortunately
• unsatisfactorily
• inopportunely
• unseasonably
• incongruously
• inappropriately
• incorrectly
• improperly
• wrongly
• inappositely
• unacceptably
• unsuitably
• unseemly

Dissimilar Words

• properly
• happily
• appropriately
• duly
• correctly
• suitably
• right
• fittingly
• rightly
• well
• congruously
• appositely
• meetly
• adequately
• satisfactorily
• acceptably
• tolerably
• passably

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of awkwardly

Ugarte was taken off on a stretcher in Uruguay’s final group stage game against Spain on June 26 after appearing to land awkwardly while preparing for a challenge on Pedri. — Sam Joseph, New York Times, 15 July 2026

Orchard Street, which jogs awkwardly around the one-time dump at Gowen Road, in particular needs to change, according to both Ada County Highway District and Boise city reports. — Mark Dee july 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 July 2026

But there’s a savvy 2026 vibe about the way the film refuses to create florid melodrama out of quotidian crisis, and instead observes with generosity as the characters grope awkwardly toward emotional détente and mutual forgiveness. — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026

After being fitted with a racing suit, helmet and Hans Device, Baum awkwardly climbed into the #10 car through the passenger’s side window, then was belted in by NRE crew with a snug five-point harness system. — Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

When the Bosnian defender planted his right leg below Balogun’s right foot, the American inadvertently stomped on his right ankle, twisting it awkwardly. — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

Balogun’s foot perched atop Muharemović’s awkwardly bent ankle. — Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 2 July 2026

The Americans had to scramble after his foul for awkwardly stepping on Tarik Muharemovic and preserved the shutout despite playing short-handed for more than 30 minutes. — ABC News, 1 July 2026

Adult palmetto bugs are big, fat, and brown, and may fly awkwardly around the room. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 June 2026