Olga
Could someone please explain to me the difference between the words 'awkward' and 'embarassing'? Thank you in advance :)
Jan 24, 2016 7:08 PM
Answers · 3
To feel awkward is to feel uncomfortable and uncertain. To feel embarrassed is to feel actual shame.
January 24, 2016
The words have different uses. for example: Sometimes when you talk about a sensitive subject, there is an awkward silence in the conversation. The subject might be embarrassing to the other person.
January 24, 2016
awkward can mean embarrassing in some situations, although it has other meanings as well (an awkward/embarrassing moment)
January 24, 2016
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