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Awkwardness (Noun)

The inelegance of someone stiff and unrelaxed (as by embarrassment).

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape; "the movers cursed the unwieldiness of the big piano".

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

The large box's unwieldiness made it difficult to maneuver through the narrow doorway.
The awkwardness of the long ladder made it hard to transport it up the stairs.
The unwieldiness of the big appliance made it a challenge to fit it into the small kitchen.
The movers struggled with the unwieldiness of the heavy furniture, grunting with effort as they tried to get it into the elevator.
The awkwardness of the oversized package made it hard to wrap and mail, requiring extra tape and packaging materials.

The carriage of someone whose movements and posture are ungainly or inelegant.

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training.

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Her lack of experience showed in her awkwardness as she tried to maneuver the kayak through the rapids.
The beginner's awkwardness with a hammer and nails was apparent in the wonky shelves he built.
Despite weeks of practice, he still struggled with the awkwardness of riding a unicycle, and ended up with more bruises than bragging rights.
Her unsteady hand movements revealed an awkwardness with handling a needle and thread, which made her give up on the sewing project.
The tourist's awkwardness with navigating public transportation systems resulted in her getting lost in the unfamiliar city.