define awkward

awkward [awk-werd]  adj.  :

1. lacking skill or dexterity, clumsy; unskillfully or clumsily performed
The opera [My night] was marred by an awkward aria [run-in with ears].


2.  lacking grace or ease in movement
In an attempt to appease the crowd [mm], she raised her hand in an awkward half-hearted salute [wave]. 


3.  lacking social graces or manners
It was difficult to hold a normal conversation with the simple, awkward salesman [toma] without causing distress. 


4. not well planned or designed for easy or effective use; difficult to handle or manage
It was impossible for the cashier [me] to carry the boxes [drink my vodka] and handle customers [avoiding all the boys i "know"] at the same time.


5. difficult to effect; uncomfortable
At one point, it looked as though the young boy [sl] was struggling to erect an awkward pose [by hiding his wedding ring]. 

6.  requiring caution; somewhat hazardous; dangerous
Something made the driver [me] realize he [I] should slow down when [talking to km] approaching the awkward curve in the road [exgf in the bar]. 


7. hard to deal with, difficult; requiring skill, tact or the like
An [Many] awkward situation[s] arose during the peace talks [night in ac with lp], which came to light at a later date [the savoy].


8.  embarassing or inconvenient; caused by lack of social grace; marked by embarassment or discomfort
The miffed employee [haim] replied with an awkward remark [about the loml summer], causing the group to fall silent.




dear dictionary, my LIFE is awkward.

although i love it, life is sometimes messy in a small town. you go out for a fun night with friends and end up running into your past, present and future all in one room. its like juggling all night. there are those you would like to avoid like the plague and pretend that youre hallucinating their presence. those that you enjoy being around but think that the "friend" feelings arent mutual. those that you wish you could see alottt more of, if you know what i mean. those that are an extreme blast from the past, who you praise the lord you never stayed with because apparently open relationships are their thing. those that are new options, but sensitive subjects because of crazy outside influence. and those who you just shake your head and say what am i doing with my life. the other night was probably the most "in your face" version of an awkward night. but now that im living home, the sad reality is, there will be many more nights like that to come. yikes.