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awkwardness

/ɔːkwərdnəs/ noun · British & US
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What does awkwardness mean?

noun

The state of being awkward; a lack of ease or grace in movement, manner, or speech. A feeling of embarrassment or self-consciousness.

Example

"Her awkwardness made her stumble over her words during the presentation."

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