awkwardness
22 points
English
11 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #30,676
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ˈɔːkwɝːdnʌs/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural awkwardnesses
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape
the inelegance of someone stiff and unrelaxed (as by embarrassment)
unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Antonyms
Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
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