awkwardly stand

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To be standing in a way that looks unnatural, uncomfortable, or out of place.

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  • He didn't know anyone at the party, so he just awkwardly stood in the corner.
  • After twisting his ankle, he had to awkwardly stand on one foot.
  • The intern was awkwardly standing by the door, waiting for instructions.
  • Feeling out of place among the executives, she awkwardly stood near the refreshment table.
  • Caught in the middle of their argument, I could only awkwardly stand there and pretend to check my phone.
  • The new employee tends to awkwardly stand during meetings instead of taking a seat.
  • Not knowing the dance moves, he just awkwardly stood on the edge of the dance floor.
  • It's uncomfortable to see him awkwardly stand by himself at every social event.
  • Why are you awkwardly standing in the hallway? Come on in!
  • The tall teenager, suddenly aware of his height, began to awkwardly stand with his shoulders slumped.