awk·ward
[awk-werd] –adjective
awkward (ˈɔːkwəd)
— adj
1. lacking dexterity, proficiency, or skill; clumsy; inept: the new recruits were awkward in their exercises
2. ungainly or inelegant in movements or posture: despite a great deal of practice she remained an awkward dancer
3. unwieldy; difficult to use: an awkward implement
4. embarrassing: an awkward moment
5. embarrassed: he felt awkward about leaving
6. difficult to deal with; requiring tact: an awkward situation ; an awkward customer
7. deliberately uncooperative or unhelpful: he could help but he is being awkward
8. dangerous or difficult: an awkward ascent of the ridge
9. obsolete perverse