100 Examples of sentences containing the adverb "awkwardly"

Definition

The adverb awkwardly describes the manner in which an action is performed in a clumsy, uncomfortable, or lacking in grace and ease. It can refer to physical actions, social interactions, or situations that are not smooth or graceful.

Synonyms

• Clumsily
• Uncomfortably
• Inelegantly
• Awkwardly
• Ungainly
• Gracelessly
• Maladroitly
• Unskillfully

Antonyms

• Gracefully
• Smoothly
• Elegantly
• Skillfully
• Comfortably

Examples

1. She walked awkwardly across the room, trying not to trip.
2. He spoke awkwardly, unsure of what to say next.
3. The children danced awkwardly in front of their parents.
4. They laughed awkwardly after the embarrassing silence.
5. She reached out awkwardly, trying to hug him.
6. He sat awkwardly on the small stool.
7. The cat jumped awkwardly onto the table.
8. She handled the situation awkwardly, leading to more confusion.
9. He moved awkwardly, still recovering from his injury.
10. The conversation flowed awkwardly between them.
11. She smiled awkwardly, not knowing how to react.
12. He stood awkwardly at the party, unsure of where to go.
13. The dog ran awkwardly, its paws too big for its body.
14. They exchanged awkwardly glances during the meeting.
15. She adjusted her glasses awkwardly, trying to focus.
16. He delivered his speech awkwardly, forgetting his lines.
17. The toddler climbed the stairs awkwardly, holding onto the railing.
18. She awkwardly tried to make small talk with her neighbor.
19. He danced awkwardly at the wedding, stepping on toes.
20. The presentation was given awkwardly, lacking proper preparation.
21. She slipped awkwardly on the ice, landing on her bottom.
22. He turned awkwardly, bumping into the wall.
23. They navigated the crowded room awkwardly, trying not to disturb anyone.
24. She answered the question awkwardly, hesitating for too long.
25. He stood up awkwardly, feeling the eyes on him.
26. The actor delivered the lines awkwardly, not fitting the character.
27. She walked away awkwardly, feeling embarrassed.
28. He passed the ball awkwardly, missing his target.
29. The kitten played awkwardly, still learning to coordinate its movements.
30. She awkwardly shuffled her feet, waiting for the bus.
31. He tried to compliment her, but it came out awkwardly.
32. They approached the dance floor awkwardly, not sure of the steps.
33. The meeting ended awkwardly, with no one knowing how to say goodbye.
34. She painted awkwardly, her brush strokes unsteady.
35. He awkwardly tried to fit into the group conversation.
36. The team celebrated awkwardly, unsure of how to express their joy.
37. She awkwardly declined the invitation, not wanting to explain why.
38. He maneuvered the car awkwardly through the narrow streets.
39. The puppy walked awkwardly, still adjusting to its new legs.
40. They exchanged awkwardly gifts, not knowing what to expect.
41. She laughed awkwardly, feeling out of place.
42. He took a awkwardly long time to respond to the email.
43. The child awkwardly tried to tie his shoes.
44. She awkwardly adjusted her hair before the camera started rolling.
45. He navigated the conversation awkwardly, avoiding sensitive topics.
46. The couple posed awkwardly for the photo.
47. She stood awkwardly at the edge of the dance floor.
48. He opened the door awkwardly, almost hitting the frame.
49. The performance ended awkwardly, leaving the audience silent.
50. She awkwardly confronted her friend about the misunderstanding.
51. He sat down awkwardly, trying to find a comfortable position.
52. The child spoke awkwardly, still learning to form sentences.
53. She walked awkwardly in the heels she wasn't used to.
54. He placed the book awkwardly on the shelf, almost dropping it.
55. They shared an awkwardly silent moment before parting ways.
56. The teacher explained the lesson awkwardly, confusing the students.
57. She hugged him awkwardly, not wanting to let go.
58. He awkwardly ignored the compliment, changing the subject.
59. The dog wagged its tail awkwardly, excited to see its owner.
60. She coughed awkwardly, drawing attention to herself.
61. He awkwardly accepted the award, not knowing what to say.
62. The group stood awkwardly outside the restaurant, waiting for a table.
63. She balanced the tray awkwardly, trying to avoid spilling.
64. He walked awkwardly on the uneven ground.
65. They played the game awkwardly, not understanding the rules.
66. She awkwardly tried to break the ice with a joke.
67. He reached for the cookie awkwardly, knocking over the jar.
68. The child waved awkwardly, shy around strangers.
69. She maneuvered through the crowd awkwardly, apologizing as she went.
70. He responded awkwardly, unsure of how to proceed.
71. They made eye contact awkwardly, both looking away quickly.
72. The actor walked off stage awkwardly, tripping over the curtain.
73. She danced awkwardly in her living room, lost in the music.
74. He tried to explain his mistake awkwardly, feeling the pressure.
75. The conversation ended awkwardly, with no one wanting to leave first.
76. She awkwardly tried to fit in with the new group.
77. He ate his meal awkwardly, struggling with the chopsticks.
78. The child awkwardly asked for help with his homework.
79. She awkwardly adjusted her dress before stepping out.
80. He approached the subject awkwardly, not wanting to offend.
81. They walked awkwardly through the dense forest, unsure of the path.
82. She picked up the phone awkwardly, hesitating to make the call.
83. He awkwardly tried to impress her with his knowledge.
84. They stood awkwardly in silence, both waiting for the other to speak.
85. She awkwardly laughed at his joke, not really finding it funny.
86. He conversed awkwardly, searching for the right words.
87. The team celebrated awkwardly, still in shock from the win.
88. She answered the door awkwardly, surprised by the visitor.
89. He awkwardly adjusted his tie before the meeting.
90. They navigated the stairs awkwardly, carrying heavy boxes.
91. She awkwardly complimented her colleague on their presentation.
92. He awkwardly tried to flirt, but it didn't come off well.
93. The cat jumped awkwardly, landing in a pile of laundry.
94. She walked away awkwardly, feeling embarrassed after the encounter.
95. He stood awkwardly in front of the mirror, adjusting his outfit.
96. They exchanged awkwardly handwritten notes during class.
97. She picked her words awkwardly, trying to be diplomatic.
98. He ducked awkwardly to avoid hitting his head on the door frame.
99. The toddler waved awkwardly at the stranger.
100. She felt awkwardly out of place at the event, wishing to go home.