Awkward
/ˈɑkwɚd/
Scrabble:18 ptsWWF:18 pts7 letters
Definition of Awkward
adjective
- 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."
- Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.
"An awkward silence had fallen."
- Lacking social skills, or uncomfortable with social interaction.
"I'm very awkward at parties."
- Perverse; adverse; difficult to handle.
"He's a right awkward chap."
Anagrams of Awkward
No exact anagrams found for "awkward". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
a1
w4
k5
w4
a1
r1
d2
Total: 18 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Awkward
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.