неловкость
awkwardness
state of awkwardness
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неловкость with German translation
неловкость usage examples
In der neuen Gruppe fühlte sie Verlegenheit.
В новой группе она чувствовала себя неловко.
Seine Verlegenheit war deutlich zu sehen.
Его смущение было хорошо заметно.
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неловкость belongs to the topic "Personality Traits". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
неловкость synonyms
What's the difference between неловкость / смущение / конфуз / неуклюжесть / неудобство / скованность
Closer to an internal state of shame or embarrassment; often refers to a person's feelings and reactions.
Often denotes a specific awkward incident or embarrassing mishap rather than a lasting state.
Describes physical awkwardness, poor coordination of movements; less often about social situations.
Means discomfort or nuisance, often objective — physical or practical, sometimes emotional.
Emphasises limited movements or expressions, shy or tense behaviour.
A character trait — tendency to be shy and reserved in communication.
Similar to shyness, but with a nuance of fear or insecurity; milder than shame.
Refers to a state of bewilderment and confusion, sometimes accompanied by blushing or silence.
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How to pronounce неловкость and what this word means
неловкость means awkwardness. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce неловкость
[nʲɪˈlovkəstʲ]
неловкость translation
awkwardness
неловкость examples
In der neuen Gruppe fühlte sie Verlegenheit.
неловкость transcription
[nʲɪˈlovkəstʲ]
Questions about this word
неловкость meaning: what does it mean?
чувство неловкости в общении или действиях
неловкость pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
неловкость is pronounced as [nʲɪˈlovkəstʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
неловкость definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
In der neuen Gruppe fühlte sie Verlegenheit. Translation: В новой группе она чувствовала себя неловко.
Is неловкость part of Personality Traits vocabulary?
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