Great word of the day: AWKWARD
Why do I like this word? Just look at it: The spelling equals the meaning. Awkward comes from Old Norse afugr (= turned backward) and is now used in the following contexts:
- embarrassing: I find myself in an awkward situation.
- difficult or uncomfortable to use: I find the gear shift very awkward to use when I move the seat forward.
- performed gracelessly: walked with an awkward gait
- without graceful coordination: an awkward, gangling adolescent
- shyly uncomfortable: He was always awkward around kids.
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