What does AWKWARD mean?
- Pronunciation
- /ˈɑkwərd/
- Letters
- 7
- Scrabble score
- 18
- Words With Friends score
- 18
- How common
- Common
Meaning
adjective
- causing inconvenience“they arrived at an awkward time”
- lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance“an awkward dancer”
- difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape“an awkward bundle to carry”
- not elegant or graceful in expression“an awkward prose style”
- hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment“awkward (or embarrassing or difficult) moments in the discussion”
- socially uncomfortable; unsure and constrained in manner“awkward and reserved at parties”
Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.
Other forms
awkwarder20awkwardest21
Anagrams of AWKWARD
No other word in the ENABLE list uses exactly these letters.
Words inside AWKWARD
21 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.
Related
Questions
Is AWKWARD a valid word in word games?
AWKWARD is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.
How many points is AWKWARD worth?
AWKWARD is worth 18 points with Scrabble letter values and 18 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.
What words can you make from AWKWARD?
21 other words, including WAR, DARK, AWARD and DRAW.