awkward āļāļ·āļāļāļ°āđāļĢ awkward āļāļ·āļāļāļ°āđāļĢ Not graceful; ungainly.Not dexterous; clumsy.Clumsily or unskillfully performed: The opera was marred by an awkward aria. Difficult to handle or manage: an awkward bundle to carry. Difficult to effect; uncomfortable: an awkward pose. Marked by or causing embarrassment or discomfort: an awkward remark; an awkward silence. Requiring great tact, ingenuity, skill, and discretion: An awkward situation arose during the peace talks.