awkward

As adjectives the difference between awkward and inelegant

is that awkward is lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments while inelegant is not elegant; not exhibiting neatness, refinement, or precision.

As an adverb awkward

is in a backwards direction.

As adjectives the difference between unusual and awkward

is that unusual is unlike what is expected; differing in some way from the norm while awkward is lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.

As an adverb awkward is

(obsolete) in a backwards direction.

As adjectives the difference between awkward and tough

is that awkward is lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments while tough is strong and resilient; sturdy.

As an adverb awkward

is (obsolete) in a backwards direction.

As an interjection tough is

(slang) (used to indicate lack of sympathy).

As a noun tough is

a person who obtains things by force; a thug or bully.

As a verb tough is

to endure.

As adjectives the difference between abashed and awkward

is that abashed is embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed while awkward is lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.

As a verb abashed

is (abash).

As an adverb awkward is

(obsolete) in a backwards direction.

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.

As adjectives the difference between selfconscious and awkward

is that selfconscious is while awkward is lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.

As an adverb awkward is

(obsolete) in a backwards direction.

As adjectives the difference between inappropriate and awkward

is that inappropriate is not appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, and/or place while awkward is lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.

As an adverb awkward is

in a backwards direction.

As adjectives the difference between grotesque and awkward

is that grotesque is distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous while awkward is lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.

As a noun grotesque

is a style of ornamentation characterized by fanciful combinations of intertwined forms.

As an adverb awkward is

(obsolete) in a backwards direction.

As adjectives the difference between awkward and delicate

is that awkward is lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments while delicate is .

As an adverb awkward

is (obsolete) in a backwards direction.

Awkward is a related term of callow.

As adjectives the difference between awkward and callow

is that awkward is lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments while callow is (obsolete) bald.

As an adverb awkward

is (obsolete) in a backwards direction.

As a noun callow is

a callow young bird.