awkward (s)
embarrassing (s)
sticky (s)
unenviable (s)

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type s
lex_filenum 00
def hard to deal with
def especially causing pain or embarrassment
examples awkward (or embarrassing or difficult) moments in the discussion
an awkward pause followed his remark
a sticky question
in the unenviable position of resorting to an act he had planned to save for the climax of the campaign
Outgoing links
Similar to difficult, hard
Derivationally related form awkward → awkwardness
Incoming links
Similar to difficult, hard
Derivationally related form awkwardness → awkward

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