What does "awkwardly" mean?

In an awkward manner; with discomfort or lack of coordination.

Awkwardly

Common synonyms include: ass backwards, clumsily, cricked, embarrassingly, falteringly, fumblingly.

adv

adv ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Adverb

1
In an awkward manner; with discomfort or lack of coordination.
"A poorly finished trunk has an awkwardly high liftover and no useful handhold on its lid."

Adverb

"Some people stared at me awkwardly."

From awkward + -ly.