terribly awkward

Frequency: 6.28.7 per million words

Used to strongly intensify the meaning of 'awkward', whether referring to a difficult situation or social discomfort.

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Examples (10)

  • The silence that followed his comment was terribly awkward.
  • It was a terribly awkward situation when I ran into my ex-girlfriend and her new partner.
  • First dates can often be terribly awkward until you find a common interest.
  • He tried to tell a joke to lighten the mood, but it only made the moment more terribly awkward.
  • Forgetting the CEO's name during the presentation created a terribly awkward pause.
  • The whole family dinner became terribly awkward after the political argument started.
  • I felt terribly awkward when I realized I was the only one not wearing a costume.
  • The interview became terribly awkward when they asked a question I couldn't answer.
  • His attempt at a compliment came out all wrong and sounded terribly awkward.
  • There's a terribly awkward scene in the movie where the main characters misunderstand each other completely.