Awkward (adjective)

1. Difficult to handle or manage.
2. Not graceful or elegant.
3. Causing embarrassment or discomfort.

Origin:

From the middle english word "awk" meaning "turned the wrong way" and "ward" meaning "direction".

Examples:

1. The chair was too small and it felt awkward to sit in it.
2. He had an awkward conversation with his boss.
3. The situation was awkward and she didn't know what to say.
4. It was an awkward moment when I realized I was wearing the same dress as someone else.
5. Awkward means causing embarrassment or discomfort.