awkward
misslich – misslicher – am misslichsten
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awkward
Difficult, unpleasant, or problematic, making it hard to find a solution.
Durch den plötzlichen Regen gerieten die Wanderer in eine missliche Lage.
The hikers found themselves in an awkward situation because of the sudden rain.
| basic form | misslich |
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| comparative | misslicher |
| superlative | am misslichsten |
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'Misslich' (awkward) is especially common with words such as 'Lage' (situation), 'Situation' (situation), and 'Umstände' (circumstances). These combinations describe a situation that is difficult to get out of.
Nach dem Verlust seines Passes befand er sich in einer misslichen Lage.
After losing his passport, he found himself in an awkward situation.
'Misslich' (awkward) usually describes a situation, circumstance, or set of conditions rather than a person directly. The adjective therefore refers to the difficult conditions someone finds themselves in.
Wegen der misslichen Umstände musste die Reise abgebrochen werden.
The trip had to be canceled because of the difficult circumstances.
'Misslich' (awkward) is more characteristic of elevated or written language and often appears in reports, narratives, and more formal texts.
Die Verhandlungen gerieten durch den Streit über die Finanzierung in eine missliche Situation.
The dispute over the financing put the negotiations in an awkward situation.
