Awkward

/ˈɑkwɚd/

Scrabble:18 ptsWWF:18 pts7 letters
Definition of Awkward

adjective

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

    "John was awkward at performing the trick. He'll have to practice to improve."

  2. Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.

    "An awkward silence had fallen."

  3. Lacking social skills, or uncomfortable with social interaction.

    "I'm very awkward at parties."

  4. Perverse; adverse; difficult to handle.

    "He's a right awkward chap."

adverb

  1. In a backwards direction.
Anagrams of Awkward

No exact anagrams found for "awkward". This word has a unique letter combination.

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Awkward"

Awkward is a 7-letter word that scores 18 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Awkward" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "awkward" is a high-scoring word.