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Definition of awkwardly adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

awkwardly

adverb
 
/ˈɔːkwədli/
 
/ˈɔːkwərdli/
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  1. in a way that makes you feel embarrassed or shows that somebody is embarrassed
    • ‘I'm sorry,’ he said awkwardly.
  2. in a way that is not pleasant or easy to deal with
    • the awkwardly named VZEMail service
  3. in a way that makes something difficult or dangerous because of the shape or design of something
    • an awkwardly shaped room
  4. moving in a way or into a position that is not comfortable or easy
    • She fell awkwardly and broke her ankle.
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