adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of awkward. form-of, plural

Adjective

1. 1
   awkward, embarrassing, difficult. rare

   "This : " let her own works praise her in the gates" - / Where (being fifty three — these awkwards dates !)"

Synonyms

All synonyms

cumbersomeclumsyembarrassingill at easeinconvenientlabored

Example

More examples

"This : " let her own works praise her in the gates" - / Where (being fifty three — these awkwards dates !)"

Etymology

From awkward + -s. The adjective is formed on the analogy of adverbs and prepositions such as towards, forwards etc.

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