Synonyms of awkwardness

awkwardness

noun

as in clumsiness

Related Words

• clumsiness
• gawkiness
• ungainliness
• gracelessness
• klutziness
• gaucheness
• disability
• incapacity
• inability
• ham-handedness
• heavy-handedness
• incapability
• gawkishness
• impairment
• incapacitation
• debilitation
• disablement
• unhandiness

Dissimilar Words

• dexterity
• agility
• deftness
• nimbleness
• coordination
• sleight
• spryness
• flexibility
• gracefulness
• suppleness
• litheness
• limberness
• loose-jointedness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of awkwardness

The building isn’t structured as a typical up-to-date library would be, creating awkwardness when navigating the space, according to that presentation. — Sofi Zeman july 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026

Meanwhile, the awkwardness between Luke and Nathan intensifies. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 July 2026

The awkwardness of the phone call was how the friendship got built. — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

The awkwardness is exacerbated by a slight bit of wiggliness caused by two factors. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026

Let’s talk about the angst and awkwardness of teenage attraction. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026

The world of Pride and Prejudice expects women to accommodate male pride as a social fact, to smooth over awkwardness, to accept that status and wealth compensate for coldness or indifference. — Literary Hub, 29 June 2026

Since the announcement, my manager has been polite and professional, but there has been an awkwardness between us. — Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 29 June 2026

Don't let the awkwardness of the situation keep you from protecting yourself. — Malana Vantyler, Ascend Agency, 24 June 2026