The phrase "awkward situation" refers to a situation that feels uncomfortable or embarrassing, and makes people feel uneasy or unsure how to act or what to say. Full definition
Some interviewers will put you in awkward situations deliberately, to see how you cope with pressure. (careerladder.sg)
She finds herself in plenty of awkward situations of her own doing, but she never pays for them or has anyone stay mad at her for than a split second. (cinematicessential.com)
He is a master of mining awkward situations for comedy. (dvdizzy.com)