Awkward intervention Synonyms

Definitions for Awkward


  • (adjective) lacking social grace and assurance
  • (adjective) showing or marked by a lack of skill and tact (as in dealing with a situation)
  • (adjective) causing embarrassment

Definitions for Intervention


  • (noun) the act or fact of interposing one thing between or among others
  • (noun) (law) a proceeding that permits a person to enter into a lawsuit already in progress; admission of person not an original party to the suit so that person can protect some right or interest that is allegedly affected by the proceedings
  • (noun) the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute , etc.)