别扭 (biè niu): Difficult to deal with (Adjective) — Meaning & Stroke Order

His ambiguous attitude made the entire negotiation atmosphere extremely awkward and difficult to deal with.

Don't you think it's a bit awkward and inappropriate to make such jokes on this kind of occasion?

The way he speaks makes me feel uncomfortable.

He never feels that asking for help is a troublesome or awkward thing; on the contrary, he considers it an efficient way of cooperation.

Don't get into an awkward disagreement over such a trivial matter; take the initiative to communicate and the problem will be solved.

Their relationship has been a bit strained recently; they barely talk when they meet.

He showed no sign of being troubled or awkward at all, and calmly handled all the sharp questions.