English Dictionary

awkward

IPA（発音記号）

/ˈɔːkwəd/

形容詞

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

日本語の意味

手先や道具の扱いが不器用なこと / 扱いにくい、または取り扱いが難しい状態 / 社交的な場面でぎこちなく、居心地が悪い状態

The surgeon's awkward hands made the delicate procedure take much longer than expected.

その外科医の不器用な手さばきのせいで、繊細な手術は予想よりもずっと時間がかかった。

意味（1）

Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.

John was awkward at performing the trick. He'll have to practice to improve.

意味（2）

Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.

That was an extremely awkward moment. Everyone was watching.

意味（3）

Lacking social skills, or uncomfortable with social interaction.

I'm very awkward at parties.

意味（4）

Perverse; adverse; difficult to handle.

He's a right awkward chap.

awkwarder （ comparative ）

more awkward （ comparative ）

awkwardest （ superlative ）

most awkward （ superlative ）