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Meaning & Definition of Gauche in English

English

Gauche

Pronunciation:

goʊʃ

Part of Speech:

adjective

Meaning and Definition of Gauche

1. Primary Definition

Lacking social grace or sensitivity; awkward.

2. Detailed Definitions

  • Definition: Lacking ease or grace; unsophisticated and socially awkward.

    Example Sentence: His gauche manners made everyone uncomfortable at the party.

  • Definition: Grappling with or clumsy in social situations.

    Example Sentence: She felt cautious not to make any gauche remarks during the meeting.

Etymology

Origin: French: gauche meaning 'left' or 'awkward'; from the Latin 'sinister'.

Synonyms

awkward | clumsy | uncouth | gaucherie | inept

Common Phrases and Expressions

  • gauche moment: A socially awkward or embarrassing incident.

Translations

  • Spanish: torpe
  • French: gauche
  • German: ungeschickt
  • Russian: неловкий

Related Words

  • awkward: Feeling uncomfortable and lacking in social grace.
  • clumsy: Awkward in movement or in handling things.

Slang Meanings of gauche

  • Meaning: Socially inept individual.

    Example Sentence: He’s a bit of a gauche, always saying the wrong thing.

  • Meaning: One who lacks sophistication.

    Example Sentence: Her style is a bit gauche for my taste.