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awkward vs awkwardness

awkwardness vs awkward

awkward is not a noun while awkwardness is a noun.

awkward is an adjective but awkwardness is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
awkward No Yes No No
awkwardness Yes No No No
awkward (noun) awkwardness (noun)
the carriage of someone whose movements and posture are ungainly or inelegant
the quality of an embarrassing situation
trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape
the inelegance of someone stiff and unrelaxed (as by embarrassment)
unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training
awkward (adjective) awkwardness (adjective)
lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance
hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
causing inconvenience
not elegant or graceful in expression
socially uncomfortable; unsure and constrained in manner
difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape
Difference between awkward and awkwardness

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