awkward meaning in Tamil

திறமையற்ற

UK/ˈɔːk.wəd/

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awkward in Tamil: திறமையற்ற, அலங்கோலமான, அருவருப்புத்தருகிற, தடுமாற்றமுடைய. In English, awkward means lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.

Tamil words for awkward

திறமையற்ற, அலங்கோலமான, அருவருப்புத்தருகிற, தடுமாற்றமுடைய, சீர்கேடான, மனக்குழப்பமான

English meaning of awkward

adjective Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.
adjective Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.
adjective Lacking social skills, or uncomfortable with social interaction.
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 Tamil

What is the meaning of awkward in Tamil?: Awkward in Tamil is திறமையற்ற, அலங்கோலமான, அருவருப்புத்தருகிற, தடுமாற்றமுடைய.
awkward என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?: Awkward: திறமையற்ற, அலங்கோலமான, அருவருப்புத்தருகிற, தடுமாற்றமுடைய.
What does awkward mean in English?: Awkward means lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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