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awkwardness in German

awkwardness in German is Plumpheit, Umständlichkeit, Unbeholfenheit — awkwardness means the quality of being awkward; clumsiness or social discomfort.

awkwardness in German

Plumpheit
noun
The state or quality of being awkward; clumsiness; unskillfulness.
Umständlichkeit
noun
The state or quality of being awkward; clumsiness; unskillfulness.
Unbeholfenheit
noun
The state or quality of being awkward; clumsiness; unskillfulness.
Ungeschicklichkeit
noun
The state or quality of being awkward; clumsiness; unskillfulness.
Peinlichkeit
noun
The quality of an embarrassing situation.

What does "awkwardness" mean?

  1. noun The quality of being awkward; clumsiness or social discomfort.
    "There was a lingering awkwardness between them after the argument."
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awkwardness in a sentence

  • There was a lingering awkwardness between them after the argument.

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What is "awkwardness" in German?

"awkwardness" in German is Plumpheit, Umständlichkeit, Unbeholfenheit. awkwardness means: The quality of being awkward; clumsiness or social discomfort.

How do you use "awkwardness" in a sentence?

Example: "There was a lingering awkwardness between them after the argument." In German, "awkwardness" is Plumpheit, Umständlichkeit, Unbeholfenheit.

Are there other ways to say "awkwardness" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "awkwardness": Plumpheit, Umständlichkeit, Unbeholfenheit, Ungeschicklichkeit, Peinlichkeit.

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