Meaning of the word awkwardness in English

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awkwardness

US /ˈɑː.kwɚd.nəs/
UK /ˈɑː.kwɚd.nəs/

Noun

1.

embarrassment, or a situation that is difficult and not relaxed:

Example:
In spite of the divorce, there was no awkwardness between them - in fact they seemed very much at ease.
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