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title: "10 Feeling Awkward Quotes by 9 authors"
description: "Browse 10 Feeling Awkward quotes by 9 authors. Discover the best Feeling Awkward sayings and thoughts."
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> [“As humans, we are all insecure to a certain degree, and we don't want to risk looking stupid, being rejected, or feeling…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/susan-c-young/as-humans-we-are-all-insecure-to-a-certain-degree-and-we-don-t-want/)

[Susan C. Young](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/susan-c-young/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fa5/susan-c-young-156_approachability-quot_as-humans-we-are-all-insecure-to-a-certa_1748075.jpg)

> [I spent most of my adolescence feeling awkward but never once mentioned it.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/pamela-druckerman/i-spent-most-of-my-adolescence-feeling-awkward-but-never-once/)

[Pamela Druckerman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pamela-druckerman/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bfc/pamela-druckerman-3030_adolescence_i-spent-most-of-my-adolescence-feeling-a_314431.png)

> [“so I just sat there surrounded by Dutchness, feeling awkward and hopeful.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-green/so-i-just-sat-there-surrounded-by-dutchness-feeling-awkward-and/)

[John Green](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/john-green/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/95c/john-green-12_quote_so-i-just-sat-there-surrounded-by-dutchn_1491407.jpg)

> [I like parties, but I'm shy, and I often find myself standing around, feeling awkward.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/michael-bergin/i-like-parties-but-i-m-shy-and-i-often-find-myself-standing-around/)

[Michael Bergin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/michael-bergin/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4c4/michael-bergin-24581_awkward_i-like-parties-but-i-m-shy-and-i-often-f_2653549.jpg)

> [The best feeling when you are in the most awkward situation and no one is watchin.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/pappi-reddy/the-best-feeling-when-you-are-in-the-most-awkward-situation-and-no/)

[Pappi Reddy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pappi-reddy/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c2f/pappi-reddy-57763_amazing-life_the-best-feeling-when-you-are-in-the-mos_406405.jpg)

> [Just make sure you find your own style rather than going with what everyone else is wearing. If you feel comfortable, it's…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nick-youngquest/just-make-sure-you-find-your-own-style-rather-than-going-with-what/)

[Nick Youngquest](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/nick-youngquest/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/096/nick-youngquest-29743_awkward_just-make-sure-you-find-your-own-style-r_133803.jpg)

> [“I wanted to call you, but I find myself feeling...awkward when it comes to you." "'Awkward' is the word du jour," I…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/molly-harper/i-wanted-to-call-you-but-i-find-myself-feeling-awkward-when-it-comes/)

[Molly Harper](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/molly-harper/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/58a/molly-harper-2053_awkward_i-wanted-to-call-you-but-i-find-myself-f_2039458.png)

> [I guess, for me, the idea of finding an identity through creative means has always been a way to deal with otherwise…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/aesop-rock/i-guess-for-me-the-idea-of-finding-an-identity-through-creative-means/)

[Aesop Rock](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/aesop-rock/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c39/aesop-rock-3322_awkward_i-guess-for-me-the-idea-of-finding-an-id_1516523.png)

> [“Awkward interests me, he said. At least when you are feeling awkward you are always thinking. When you are feeling fabulous, for…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/elizabeth-brundage/awkward-interests-me-he-said-at-least-when-you-are-feeling-awkward/)

[Elizabeth Brundage](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/elizabeth-brundage/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2fa/elizabeth-brundage-24756_awkward_awkward-interests-me-he-said-at-least-wh_2400232.jpg)

> [I think the most important thing is to feel comfortable. And if you don't feel comfortable with what you're wearing it really…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nick-youngquest/i-think-the-most-important-thing-is-to-feel-comfortable-and-if-you/)

[Nick Youngquest](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/nick-youngquest/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/140/nick-youngquest-29743_awkward_i-think-the-most-important-thing-is-to-f_3055019.jpg)

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