140 Synonyms for Awkward: gauche, unwieldy

awkward (140 synonym found)

Awkward has 140 synonyms. The top synonyms for awkward are gauche, unwieldy, ponderous, stiff, lumbering, unhandy, hulking, lumpish and 132 more. Another word for awkward is gauche. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for awkward?

A common synonym for awkward is gauche. Other synonyms include unwieldy, ponderous, stiff, lumbering.

How many synonyms does awkward have?

Awkward has 140 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does awkward mean?

(adj): wanting dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments; as, he was awkward at a trick; an awkward boy; not easily managed or effected; embarrassing °(obsolete) In a backwards directio

Definition of awkward:

(adj) : wanting dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments; as, he was awkward at a trick; an awkward boy; not easily managed or effected; embarrassing

°(obsolete) In a backwards direction.

°Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.

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