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awkward artinya

kikuk

UK/ˈɔːk.wəd/

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Northumbria/ˈaːk.wɐd/

awkward in Indonesian: kikuk, canggung, memalukan. In English, awkward means lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.

Indonesian words for awkward

lacking dexterity in the use of the hands
kikuk
not easily managed or effected; embarrassing
canggung
lacking social skills, or uncomfortable with social interaction
canggung
perverse; adverse; untoward
memalukan

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.

Synonyms of awkward

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Questions about awkward in Indonesian

What is the meaning of awkward in Indonesian?
Awkward in Indonesian is kikuk, canggung, memalukan.
Apa arti awkward?
Awkward: kikuk, canggung, memalukan.
What does awkward mean in English?
Awkward means lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.

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