Awkward vs Objectionable - What's the difference?
awkward | objectionable | Related terms |
(obsolete) In a backwards direction.
*, Bk.V, Ch.x:
Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments
Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing
Lacking social skills, or uncomfortable with social interaction
Perverse; adverse; difficult to handle
Offensive and arousing disapproval; worthy of objection.
Awkward is a related term of objectionable.
As adjectives the difference between awkward and objectionable
is that awkward is lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments while objectionable is offensive and arousing disapproval; worthy of objection.As an adverb awkward
is (obsolete) in a backwards direction.awkward
English
Adverb
(en adverb)- Than groned the knyght for his grymme woundis, and gyrdis to Sir Gawayne and awkewarde hym strykes, and.
Adjective
(en-adj)- John was awkward at performing the trick. He'll have to practice to improve.
- That was an extremely awkward moment. Everyone was watching.
- An awkward silence had fallen.
- I'm very awkward at parties.
- Things get very awkward whenever 60-year old men use cheesy pick-up lines on me.
- He's a right awkward chap.
- These cabinets are going to be very awkward when we move.
Synonyms
* (lacking dexterity) clumsy, ungraceful, unhandy, lubberly * (lacking social skill) maladroitAntonyms
* (having dexterity) dexterous, graceful, skillful, gainly * (having social skills) cool, amiableDerived terms
* awkwardly * awkwardnessobjectionable
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- Before removing objectionable material, you'll have to decide what will offend people.