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What is the root of awkward?

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Anonymous

∙ 9y ago
Updated: 3/22/2024

The root of the word "awkward" comes from Middle English, where it originally meant "in the wrong direction."

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What is the root word awkward?

The root word of awkward is "awk," which means "in the wrong direction" in Middle English. This evolved into "awkward" in the 16th century, describing something clumsy or lacking grace.


What is the root word of awkwardly?

There is no prefix for awkwardly. The suffix of awkwardly is -ly.


What is a sentence with the word awkward?

Well, this is an awkward moment.She gave him an awkward stare.It was awkward sharing a bed with him.


Awkward in a sentence?

i am awkward


How do you spell arkwardly?

awkwardso u spelled it wrong


What is a sentence for the word awkward?

This is an awkward question to answer.


What part of speech is awkward?

"Awkward" is an adjective.


Is a sentence for the word Awkward?

This is an awkward question to answer.


What is the correct spelling of awkward?

You spelled it right. Awkward is the correct spelling of awkward. Look it up in a dictionary.


Why is life so awkward?

because you made it awkward


What part of speech is the word awkward?

Awkward is an adjective.


Who said its only awkward if you make it awkward?

Ariel

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