How native speakers pronounce “awkward”

that when we are feeling the most anxious, uncomfortable, socially awkward versions of ourselves, when our hearts are pounding and our palms are sweating

The Problem With Being “Too Nice” at Work | Tessa West | TED · TED

mere exposure hadn't set in. So it's going to be awkward, it's going to be weary. You're going to feel uncomfortable, right?

The Secret to Making New Friends as an Adult | Marisa G. Franco | TED · TED

but I promise you this is going to be so much less awkward than you think it will be, and the benefits are immeasurable.

How to Turn Setbacks into Success | Amy Shoenthal | TED · TED

To say something now would feel a little risky and a lot awkward. I wish I could say that was an isolated incident in my career,

Want to Get Ahead at Work? Risk the Awkward Moments | Henna Pryor | TED · TED

maybe take a moment and notice those differences. And not so that it's awkward or weird. You know we try to do that thing where we see a thing,

3 Steps to Better Connect With Your Fellow Humans | Amber Cabral | TED · TED

Initial attempts may fail. Initial attempts may look awkward. But remember,

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