awkwardly

7 definitions • 8 examples

in a worried or embarrassed way:

He shifted awkwardly from one foot to the other.

in an embarrassing or worrying way, or a way that causes problems:

The publication of the economic statistics was awkwardly timed for the government.

moving in a way that is not natural, relaxed, or attractive:

She fell awkwardly when she was skiing and twisted her ankle.

He walked awkwardly across the room, aware that they were watching.

in a way that is difficult to deal with, use, or do:

The car was parked awkwardly across the pavement.

in an intentionally unhelpful way:

He stood there awkwardly, refusing to move.

so as to make something difficult to deal with:

The publication of the article was awkwardly timed for the government.

without grace:

He sat awkwardly on the floor.