ぎこちない
ぎこちない
i-adjective
awkward; stiff; clumsy
1.
awkward; stiff; clumsy; unnatural
Describing movements, behavior, or interactions that lack smoothness or naturalness. Can refer to physical clumsiness or social awkwardness.
ぎこちない動きで踊っていた。
She was dancing with awkward movements.
初対面で会話がぎこちなかった。
The conversation was awkward since we were meeting for the first time.
彼の笑顔はどこかぎこちない。
His smile is somehow stiff.
FORMS:
- ぎこちなく (adverb) - awkwardly
- ぎこちなさ (noun) - awkwardness
USAGE:
Describes something that should be smooth or natural but isn't. Often used for physical movements, social interactions, or expressions that feel forced or uncomfortable.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- ぎこちない動き (awkward movements)
- ぎこちない笑顔 (stiff smile)
- ぎこちない会話 (awkward conversation)
- ぎこちない関係 (awkward relationship)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 不自然 - unnatural (broader meaning)
- 照れくさい - embarrassing/bashful (emotional focus)
- 気まずい - awkward/uncomfortable (situational)