feel awkward
Frequency: 7.835.0 per million words
To feel embarrassed, not relaxed or socially uncomfortable.
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- I always feel a bit awkward at formal parties.
- He felt awkward when he realized he had called his boss by the wrong name.
- Feeling awkward, she tried to change the subject of the conversation.
- She started to feel incredibly awkward during the long, silent pause.
- I often feel awkward about asking for help.
- Many teenagers feel awkward with adults they don't know well.
- You might feel awkward at first, but you'll soon get used to the new team.
- Did you ever feel awkward when your parents talked about your childhood?
- To be honest, I didn't feel awkward at all during the interview.
- Whenever the conversation turns to politics, I can't help but feel a little awkward.