(obsolete) In a backwards direction.

Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments. / Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing. / Lacking social skills, or uncomfortable with social interaction.

Someone or something that is awkward.

The state or quality of being awkward; clumsiness; unskillfulness. / The quality of an embarrassing situation.

plural of awkwardness

comparative form of awkward: more awkward

plural of awkward.

(rare) awkward, embarrassing, difficult.

(military) A squad of inept recruits assembled for special drill. / A group of inept or incompetent individuals in an organization.

plural of awkward squad