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awkward age awkward ageThe period between childhood and adulthood, which many find to be the most difficult to navigate emotionally. I always cringe when I look back at the stuff I wrote during my awkward age, so full of angst and self-importance.See also: age, awkwardthe awkward age adolescence.See also: age, awkwardthe ˈawkward age the period when some young people have difficulties as they approach adult life: ‘Gary seems such a quiet boy.’ ‘Oh, he’s just at that awkward age — he’ll soon grow out of it.’See also: age, awkward |