Meaning & Definition of Gauche in English
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Gauche
Pronunciation:
goʊʃPart of Speech:
adjectiveMeaning 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.