awkward

difficult or embarrassing; not easy to use

अजीब, असहज

Usage

Examples

There was an awkward silence at the dinner table.

I feel awkward when I meet strangers.

Common mistake

It was an akward moment for both of us.

It was an awkward moment for both of us.

It is spelt awk-ward, with a w.

Remember: Awkward: a w at both ends, awkward to spell.