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awkwarder

awkwarder is the comparative form of awkward.

Meaning of awkward

Adjective

awkward (comparative more awkward, superlative most awkward)

  1. Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.
    • John was awkward at performing the trick. He'll have to practice to improve.
  2. Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.
    • That was an extremely awkward moment. Everyone was watching.
    Synonyms:
    recalcitrant
  3. Lacking social skills, or uncomfortable with social interaction.
    • I'm very awkward at parties.
    Synonyms:
    maladroit, gauche
    Antonyms:
    amiable, cool
  4. Perverse; adverse; difficult to handle.
    • He's a right awkward chap.
    Synonyms:
    cantankerous

See all 5 meanings of awkward

Questions about awkwarder

What is awkwarder the comparative form of?
Awkwarder is the comparative form of awkward.

Words near awkwarder in the dictionary

  1. Awkward Bench
  2. awkward squad
  3. awkward squads
  4. awkward turtle
  5. awkward turtles
  6. awkwarder
  7. awkwardest
  8. awkwardish
  9. awkwardity
  10. awkwardly
  11. awkwardness

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