awkward
English
/ˈɔːkwəd/, /ˈɔkwɚd/, /ˈɑkwɚd/
adv
Definitions
- (obsolete) In a backwards direction.
Etymology
Suffix from English awk (odd, clumsy).
Origin
English
awk
Gloss
odd, clumsy
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- awk English
- awkly English
- awkwardish English
- awkwardly English
- awkwardness English
- awkwardnessful English
- awkwards English
- unawkward English
- ǫfugr Old Norse