umständlich — meaning in English
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English meaning
- awkward adj Causing or feeling embarrassment or discomfort, especially in a social situation.
- awkwardly adv In a clumsy, uncomfortable, or embarrassed way.
- circuitous adj Not straightforward or to the point.
- circumstantial adj Based on indirect evidence that suggests something without directly proving it.
- complicated adjective Made up of many interconnected parts, making it hard to understand or deal with.
- cumbersome adjective Awkward or difficult to handle, carry, or manage because of size, weight, or complexity.
- obtuse adj Slow to understand or notice things that seem obvious to others.
- pedestrian noun A person who is walking, especially as distinct from someone driving or riding.
- roundabout noun A road junction where traffic circles around a central island instead of stopping at lights.
Senses
umständlich is used for these senses in English:
- awkward Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.
- awkward Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.
- awkward Perverse; adverse; difficult to handle.
- awkwardly In an awkward manner; with discomfort or lack of coordination.
- circuitous Not direct or to the point.
- circuitous Of a long and winding route.
- circumstantial Abounding with minor circumstances; in great detail; particular.
- complicated Difficult or convoluted.
awkward — full definition
- adj Causing or feeling embarrassment or discomfort, especially in a social situation.
- adj Clumsy or lacking skill in movement or use of the hands.
- adj Difficult to deal with or handle.
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