Understand “awkward” through Etymology

The etymology ofย “awkward”

The etymology ofย “awkward” derives from Old Norse. Itย literally means “facing in the other (or wrong) direction. Since the 16th century, this word has come to meanย “clumsy”, and is now widely used in this sense. Have you heard of The Awkward Yeti? ๐Ÿ™‚
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How to understand the word "awkward" using English Etymology

How to understand the word “awkward”

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