make sb awkward

Frequency: 6.912.0 per million words

To cause someone to feel not relaxed or socially uncomfortable.

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Examples (10)

  • The sudden silence after his joke made everyone awkward.
  • Asking about his recent divorce would only make him awkward.
  • I'm sorry, I didn't mean to make you awkward by staring.
  • The manager's inappropriate comment made the new intern feel particularly awkward.
  • Talking about money with friends can often make people awkward.
  • Bringing up politics at the family dinner will definitely make your uncle awkward.
  • He has a way of phrasing questions that makes even the most confident person awkward.
  • Don't you think that kind of personal question is going to make her awkward?
  • My complete lack of knowledge on the topic made me awkward during the discussion.
  • His constant interruptions were beginning to make the speaker awkward.