Unbeholfenheit
awkwardness
Meaning of Unbeholfenheit
Zustand, in dem man sich ungeschickt und unsicher fühlt oder bewegt
a feeling of being uncomfortable or embarrassed with others
Pronunciation
Unbeholfenheit with English translation
Unbeholfenheit usage examples
Seine Unbeholfenheit war deutlich zu sehen.
His awkwardness was plain to see.
Sie lachte über ihre Unbeholfenheit.
She laughed at her own awkwardness.
Unbeholfenheit synonyms
What's the difference between Unbeholfenheit and Schüchternheit
Advanced: broader words
Primarily means shyness as a personality trait; the awkwardness comes from a person's timid nature rather than from the situation itself.
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Questions about this word
What does Unbeholfenheit mean?
a feeling of being uncomfortable or embarrassed with others
How do you pronounce Unbeholfenheit?
Unbeholfenheit is pronounced [ˈʊnbəˌhɔlfn̩haɪ̯t].
How is Unbeholfenheit used in a sentence?
His awkwardness was plain to see. Translation: Seine Unbeholfenheit war deutlich zu sehen.
Is Unbeholfenheit part of Personality Traits vocabulary?
Yes, Unbeholfenheit (awkwardness) can be learned in the Personality Traits topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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