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awkward in Italian

awkward in Italian is maldestro, goffo, impacciato — awkward means causing or feeling embarrassment or discomfort, especially in a social situation.

awkward in Italian

maldestro
adj
Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.
goffo
adj
Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.
impacciato
adj
Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.
imbarazzante
adj
Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.
imbarazzato
adj
Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.
delicato
adj
Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.
inopportuno
adj
Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.
poco opportuno
adj
Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.
difficile
adj
Perverse; adverse; difficult to handle.
poco maneggevole
adj
Perverse; adverse; difficult to handle.
scomodo
adj
Perverse; adverse; difficult to handle.

What does "awkward" mean?

  1. adj Causing or feeling embarrassment or discomfort, especially in a social situation.
    "There was an awkward silence after his joke fell flat."
  2. adj Clumsy or lacking skill in movement or use of the hands.
    "He made an awkward attempt to catch the ball."
  3. 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 Italian?

"awkward" in Italian is maldestro, goffo, impacciato. 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 Italian, "awkward" is maldestro, goffo, impacciato.

Are there other ways to say "awkward" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 11 translations listed for "awkward": maldestro, goffo, impacciato, imbarazzante, imbarazzato, delicato.

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