socially awkward
adjectiveUK /ˈsəʊʃəli ˈɔːkwəd/
US /ˈsoʊʃəli ˈɔːkwərd/
Feeling shy and unsure around other people.
He felt socially awkward at the big party and mostly stayed near the snacks.
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2. Not knowing what to say or do in groups of people.
She gets socially awkward when she has to meet new classmates.
3. Acting in a way that seems strange or clumsy to others.
His socially awkward jokes made the room go quiet.
4. Finding it hard to make friends easily.
Being socially awkward made it tough for him to join the team.