awkward period

Synonyms

refractory period

Examples

Middle age is the awkward period when Father Time starts catching up with Mother Nature. Harold Coffin

As you're growing up, it's odd, because directors don't expect you to grow up. They think you'll be young forever, but as an actor, there is an awkward period when you're too young for old or too old for young, and it can be an odd time. Nicholas Hoult

Words in the phrase

awkward period

Close letter words and terms

awkward moment awkward moments awkward nerd awkward phase awkward position awkward problem