awkward
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Bear in mind, this is the perspective of an awkward wallflower surrounded by too-cool gothlings clutching well-worn copies of Rice’s books.
From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026
All this comes at a very awkward time for Vivian.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
Conference of Mayors last December, only to be met with awkward silence.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
The 23-year-old says she never suggests to her friends they all just pay for what they've ordered as "it just feels awkward".
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Penelope spoke in a similarly hushed tone, since it would have felt awkward to answer in any other manner.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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