awkward in Dutch
awkward in Dutch is onhandig, genant, ongemakkelijk — awkward means causing or feeling embarrassment or discomfort, especially in a social situation.
awkward in Dutch
onhandig
Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.
genant
Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.
ongemakkelijk
Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.
What does "awkward" mean?
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adj Causing or feeling embarrassment or discomfort, especially in a social situation.
"There was an awkward silence after his joke fell flat."
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adj Clumsy or lacking skill in movement or use of the hands.
"He made an awkward attempt to catch the ball."
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adj Difficult to deal with or handle.
"The sofa was an awkward shape to carry up the stairs."
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awkward in a sentence
- There was an awkward silence after his joke fell flat.
- She felt awkward meeting her ex at the party.
- He made an awkward attempt to catch the ball.
- The sofa was an awkward shape to carry up the stairs.
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What is "awkward" in Dutch?
"awkward" in Dutch is onhandig, genant, ongemakkelijk. awkward means: Causing or feeling embarrassment or discomfort, especially in a social situation.
How do you use "awkward" in a sentence?
Example: "There was an awkward silence after his joke fell flat." In Dutch, "awkward" is onhandig, genant, ongemakkelijk.
Are there other ways to say "awkward" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "awkward": onhandig, genant, ongemakkelijk.
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