awkwardly-done
|awk-ward-ly-done|
B2
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/ˈɔːkwərdli dʌn/
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/ˈɔːkwədli dʌn/
clumsily executed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'awkwardly-done' originates from the combination of 'awkwardly,' an adverb meaning 'in an awkward manner,' and 'done,' the past participle of 'do,' meaning 'completed or finished.'
Historical Evolution
'awkwardly' comes from Middle English 'awkeward,' meaning 'in the wrong direction,' and 'done' from Old English 'dōn,' meaning 'to perform or execute.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'awkwardly' meant 'in the wrong direction,' but over time it evolved to mean 'clumsily or ungracefully.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
performed in a clumsy or ungraceful manner.
The painting was awkwardly-done, with uneven brush strokes.
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Last updated: 2025/03/29 03:32