awkward
/ˈɔːkwəd/
উচ্চারণ: অকওয়ার্ড
এমন পরিস্থিতি যা অস্বস্তি বা লজ্জা তৈরি করে।
causing embarrassment or discomfort; not smooth or graceful
Example
There was an awkward silence after his inappropriate joke.
Memory hook
অকওয়ার্ড—'অক' (অসুখ) + 'ওয়ার্ড' (কথা)—অস্বস্তিকর কথা।
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Grammar note
Can describe situations, people, or movements; often used with 'silence', 'pause', 'moment'.
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