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awkwardness

[/ˈɔːkwərdnəs/]
nounfeminine
constrangimento
1. The quality of being awkward; lack of grace or skill in movement or manner
His awkwardness on the dance floor was evident to everyone.
O constrangimento dele na pista de dança era evidente para todos.
2. A feeling of discomfort or embarrassment in a social situation
There was an awkwardness in the room after the uncomfortable comment.
Havia um constrangimento na sala após o comentário desconfortável.
3. The quality of being difficult or inconvenient
The awkwardness of the schedule made it hard to attend.
O incômodo do horário dificultou a participação.
NYC Slang
that weird vibe
Synonyms
clumsinessungainlinessdiscomfortembarrassmentineptitudeunease
Antonyms
graceeleganceeasecomfortskilldexterity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
constrangimento
Most common term for social discomfort or embarrassment
General Brazilian
desjeito
Used for physical clumsiness or lack of coordination
São Paulo
constrangimento
Preferred in urban contexts
Portugal
desconforto
Commonly used for general awkwardness or discomfort
Portugal
acanhadice
Used for shyness-related awkwardness

Related Idioms & Phrases

break the awkwardness - quebrar o gelo
sit in awkwardness - ficar em constrangimento
feel the awkwardness - sentir o constrangimento
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