Awkward
Meaning
Causing embarrassment or discomfort, especially in a social situation.
हिंदी मेंशर्मिंदगी या असहजता उत्पन्न करने वाला, विशेष रूप से किसी सामाजिक स्थिति में।
Example Sentences
“It was an awkward moment when he forgot her name.”
यह एक असहज पल था जब वह उसका नाम भूल गया।
“She felt awkward meeting his parents for the first time.”
पहली बार उसके माता-पिता से मिलते समय वह असहज महसूस कर रही थी।
⚠ Common Mistake
Can describe a situation ("an awkward silence") or how a person feels ("I felt awkward") — both uses are common.
Good to Know
- Synonyms
- uncomfortable, clumsy
- Antonyms
- comfortable, smooth
Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026
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