awkwardarrangement
nounUK /ˈɔːkwəd əˈreɪndʒmənt/
US /ˈɔːkwərd əˈreɪndʒmənt/
A plan or setup that feels strange and hard to deal with.
The seating at the party was an awkward arrangement, with everyone facing away from each other.
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2. A deal or agreement that is difficult and uneasy for the people involved.
They made an awkward arrangement to share the car on alternate days.
3. A way of putting things together that looks messy or unnatural.
The flowers in the vase were in an awkward arrangement and kept falling over.
4. A situation where people feel shy or uncomfortable around each other.
Having dinner with his ex and her new partner was an awkward arrangement.