More awkward; comparative form of awkward, meaning more clumsy, ungraceful, or uncomfortable.
From 'awkward' (Norse origin via 'awk') plus '-er' comparative suffix. The comparative form became standard in English despite 'more awkward' also being common.
Interestingly, 'awkwarder' and 'more awkward' both exist as correct forms, but 'more awkward' sounds more formal. Two-syllable adjectives are the flexible ones in English—some take '-er,' others take 'more,' and some accept both!
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