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

But late in the Illini’s Week 3 game against Western Michigan, Scott landed awkwardly on his right ankle. — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026

The audience awkwardly chuckles, and Scovel, eyes still closed, begins reprimanding them. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026

However, make sure not to awkwardly avoid your ex-stylist on salon trips. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2026

Villa hope the injury is not serious for McGinn, but the Scotland international came off after landing awkwardly on his left knee. — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

On a subsequent visit six months later, Jason noticed one of the Italian-designer couches pushed awkwardly against the wall and asked why. — Bryan West, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026

Penta hit a Mexican Destroyer on Chad Gable and the two landed awkwardly. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Marvel similarly spent a decade effectively building its stories and characters toward Infinity War and Endgame has since been criticized for floundering a bit — awkwardly trying and discarding various characters and stories. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026

As Cifaldi and his companions started hiking out, the pole awkwardly sticking out of his side, Stillwater County Search and Rescue team commander Ty Williams monitored the group's progress via a dispatcher who took calls from the group. — CBS News, 30 July 2026