awkward

뜻

• adj. 어색한
• adj. 곤란한

영영 풀이

• adj. causing inconvenience
• adj. lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance
• adj. difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape
• adj. not elegant or graceful in expression

예문

1. adj. 어색한

   There was an awkward silence after he asked the personal question.

   그가 사적인 질문을 한 후에 어색한 침묵이 흘렀어요.

2. adj. 곤란한

   She was placed in an awkward position when both friends asked for her support.

   두 친구 모두 자신을 지지해 달라고 부탁했을 때 그녀는 곤란한 처지에 놓였어요.