different between awkward vs embarassing

English

From awk (“odd, clumsy”) +? -ward.

awkward (comparative more awkward, superlative most awkward)

(obsolete) In a backwards direction.
- :
  Than groned the knyght for his grymme woundis, and gyrdis to Sir Gawayne and awkewarde hym strykes, and […] kut thorow a vayne […].

awkward (comparative awkwarder or more awkward, superlative awkwardest or most awkward)

Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.
Synonyms: clumsy, lubberly, ungraceful, unhandy
Antonyms: dexterous, gainly, graceful, handy, skillful
Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.
Lacking social skills, or uncomfortable with social interaction.
Synonym: maladroit
Antonyms: amiable, cool
Perverse; adverse; difficult to handle.

awkward (plural awkwards)

embarassing

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