Awkwardly

adv

adv ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 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
  1. 1
    in an awkward manner wordnet

Synonyms

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clumsilyass backwardsroughly

Example

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"Some people stared at me awkwardly."

Etymology

From awkward + -ly.

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