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awkward meaning in Hindi

असहज ashaj

UK/ˈɔːk.wəd/

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awkward in Hindi: असहज (ashaj). In English, awkward means lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.

Hindi words for awkward

awkward, strained
असहज ashaj

English meaning of awkward

  1. adjective Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.
  2. adjective Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.
  3. adjective Lacking social skills, or uncomfortable with social interaction.
  4. adjective Perverse; adverse; difficult to handle.

Full definition of awkward

awkward in a sentence

  • John was awkward at performing the trick. He'll have to practice to improve.
  • That was an extremely awkward moment. Everyone was watching.
  • An awkward silence had fallen.

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Questions about awkward in Hindi

What is the meaning of awkward in Hindi?
Awkward in Hindi is असहज (ashaj).
awkward का हिंदी में क्या अर्थ है?
Awkward: असहज (ashaj).
What does awkward mean in English?
Awkward means lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.

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Hindi words from Wiktionary's Hindi entries whose English meaning is “awkward”: असहज. English meanings adapted from Wiktionary: awkward (page history and authors). Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws reformatted the Hindi words and English meanings and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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