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awkwardly Synonyms

Another word for awkwardly

Choosing another word for awkwardly depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a manner showing or causing social discomfort, embarrassment, or self-consciousness.

Usage Example

"He smiled uncomfortably when he realized he had forgotten her name."

Strongest
uncomfortably
self-consciously
uneasily
Strong
nervously
sheepishly
bashfully
woodenly

• adverb (Context 2)

In a manner lacking physical grace, coordination, or skill; clumsily.

Usage Example

"The newborn calf stood up clumsily on its wobbling legs."

Strongest
clumsily
ungracefully
Strong
ineptly
maladroitly
ungainly
stiffly
bunglingly

• adverb (Context 3)

In an inconvenient, difficult, or poorly positioned manner.

Usage Example

"The heavy sofa was angled inconveniently in the narrow stairwell."

Strongest
inconveniently
Strong
unwieldily
clumsily
precariously

Opposites of awkwardly

The opposite of awkwardly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

confidently
gracefully
conveniently
comfortably
deftly
adroitly
neatly
nimbly
See all opposites of awkwardly

• Nearby Words

awfulness
awhile
awkward
awkwardly
awkwardness
awl
awning

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Awkwardly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/awkwardly
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