Hyphenation of awkward

How to hyphenate awkward

awkward is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, awkward is hyphenated as:

awk-ward

Syllables Count: 2
Characters Count: 7
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 7
Hyphens Count: 1

Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of awkward

awkward is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
Someone or something that is awkward.

Definition 1 as adjective

adjective
Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.
Synonyms: clumsy, lubberly, ungraceful, unhandy
Example: John was awkward at performing the trick. He'll have to practice to improve.
adjective
Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.
Example: An awkward silence had fallen.
adjective
Lacking social skills, or uncomfortable with social interaction.
Synonyms: maladroit
Example: I'm very awkward at parties.
adjective
Perverse; adverse; difficult to handle.
Example: He's a right awkward chap.

Definition 1 as adverb

adverb
In a backwards direction.

Words nearby awkward

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the use of hyphens to join words or parts of words. It plays a crucial role in writing, ensuring clarity and readability.

In compound terms like 'check-in', the hyphen clarifies relationships between words. It also assists in breaking words at line ends, preserving flow and understanding, such as in 'tele-communication'. Hyphenation rules vary; some words lose their hyphens with common usage (e.g., 'email' from 'e-mail'). It's an evolving aspect of language, with guidelines differing across style manuals. Understanding hyphenation improves writing quality, making it an indispensable tool in effective communication.