Awkward seeing husband lodging in small but poor surroundings (3,6)
I believe the answer is:
all thumbs
'awkward' is the definition.
(someone described as 'all thumbs' is clumsy)
I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for all thumbs that I've seen before include "ham-fisted" , "Manually clumsy, fingers too short and thick" , "Manually clumsy from digital aberration" , "Very clumsy due to hand deformities" , "Manually clumsy, awkward at handling things" .)