awkward

US /ˈɑː.kwɚd/
UK /ˈɑː.kwɚd/
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1.

gênant, maladroit, difficile

causing difficulty; hard to do or deal with

:
It was an awkward moment when they realized they had both worn the same dress.
C'était un moment gênant quand elles ont réalisé qu'elles portaient toutes les deux la même robe.
He asked an awkward question about her past.
Il a posé une question gênante sur son passé.
2.

maladroit, gauche

lacking grace or skill in movement or behavior

:
He made an awkward attempt to dance.
Il a fait une tentative de danse maladroite.
Her movements were stiff and awkward.
Ses mouvements étaient raides et maladroits.