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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 direct 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

  1. adj Causing or feeling embarrassment or discomfort, especially in a social situation.
  2. adj Clumsy or lacking skill in movement or use of the hands.
  3. adj Difficult to deal with or handle.

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