The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word ILL-TIMED
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The straight part
We know that "awkward" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case awkward = ill-timed.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does ILL-TIMED mean?
ILL-TIMED adjective- Occurring at an unfavourable or inappropriate time; untimely