also: ぎごちない
ぎこちない · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | ぎこちない | ぎこちなくない |
| Polite | ぎこちないです | ぎこちなくないですalso ぎこちなくありません |
| Past polite | ぎこちなかったです | ぎこちなくなかったですalso ぎこちなくありませんでした |
| Past | ぎこちなかった | ぎこちなくなかった |
| Te-form | ぎこちなくて | ぎこちなくなくて |
| Adverbial | ぎこちなく | |
| Conditional | ぎこちなければ | ぎこちなくなければ |
| Tara conditional | ぎこちなかったら | ぎこちなくなかったら |
Describes movements, speech, or social behavior that lack smoothness or natural ease. Often implies a lack of practice or self-consciousness.
He's still new, so his work movements are awkward.
On our first date, the conversation became stiff.
He isn't used to his new shoes yet, so his movements are stiff.
She waved while smiling awkwardly.
He greeted her with an awkward smile.
Ever since that day, things between him and me have felt strained.