Least graceful possible
The superlative form of awkward—most awkward.
While *most awkward* dominates in formal writing, *awkwardest* appears in casual speech and writing: That was the awkwardest silence I've ever experienced.
The word's cluster of consonants makes it itself somewhat awkward to pronounce.
Superlative of lacking coordination
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Least graceful possible
The superlative form of awkward—most awkward.
While *most awkward* dominates in formal writing, *awkwardest* appears in casual speech and writing: That was the awkwardest silence I've ever experienced.
The word's cluster of consonants makes it itself somewhat awkward to pronounce.
1. clumsy — clumsiest, Superlative of lacking coordination; gawkiest (Superlatively awkward and lanky); stiffest (Superlative of inflexible); klutziest (Superlatively uncoordinated)
2. difficult — trickiest, Most deceptive or difficult
physical grace/coordinationawkwardest ≠ smoothest Most free from irregularities; slickest · coolest
elegance/styleawkwardest ≠ smoothest Most free from irregularities; sleekest · classiest
awkwarder
Word data: Linguabase (CC0) · www.idea.org/words/awkwardest