How to use "awkward" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "awkward" in popular movie and book plots

  • This results in an awkward situation when Frau reveals that she is pregnant.  - Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
  • The teenager’s awkward efforts end with him being suffocated by the very objects of his desire.  - Amarcord
  • After several minutes of awkward silence, Travis walks out, returns to the car, and drives to a bar, where he begins to drink.  - Paris, Texas (film)
  • Sandy and Kelly begin an awkward romance.  - Without Remorse
  • The indignant Eustace family lawyer, Mr Camperdown, strives to retrieve the necklace, putting the Eustaces in an awkward position.  - The Eustace Diamonds
  • After an awkward beginning, Joe and Patricia begin to bond.  - Joe Versus the Volcano
  • At night they all have to sell chocolate for the awkward orphanage director, Stan Bittleman, after each home game of the Los Angeles Knights.  - Like Mike
  • The identity Cleon=Paphlagonian is awkward and the ambiguities aren't easily resolved.  - The Knights
  • After an awkward meeting between Amy and Newman's wife at the party, she and Oscar go to a bar.  - Three to Tango
  • He takes an Italian car with an awkward clutch, which he has trouble driving to Vickie's discomfort and annoyance.  - A Touch of Class (film)
  • Soon after Georgie meets Antonia in an awkward situation.  - A Severed Head
  • After an initially awkward reunion, Gatsby and Daisy reestablish their connection.  - The Great Gatsby
  • Her presence creates an awkward situation, but when Samia, a pompous family friend, ridicules her, Bobby comes to her defense.  - Five Easy Pieces
  • Following the game, awkward small talk led her to offer him first a ride up town and then a glass of wine on her balcony.  - Annie Hall
  • To pass the time after the awkward incident, Penny suggests they play a free association game.  - You Can't Take It with You (play)
  • Alice phones as Domino begins to kiss Bill, after which he calls off the awkward encounter.  - Eyes Wide Shut

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