ciotrúnta — meaning in English

English meaning

• awkward adj Causing or feeling embarrassment or discomfort, especially in a social situation.
• contrary adjective Completely opposite in nature or direction.

Senses

ciotrúnta is used for these senses in English:

• awkward Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.
• contrary Given to opposition; perverse; wayward.

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.

contrary — full definition

1. adjective Completely opposite in nature or direction.
2. adjective Stubbornly inclined to disagree or do the opposite of what's expected.
3. noun The opposite of something already stated.

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