Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gauche
Adjective
/ɡoʊʃ/
Definition
Lacking social grace or sensitivity; awkward.
Examples
- His gauche remarks made the dinner uncomfortable for everyone.
- She felt gauche at the fancy party, not knowing how to engage in polite conversation.
Meaning
The term refers to someone who is clumsy in social situations or who does not know how to behave in a refined manner.
Synonyms
- Awkward
- Clumsy
- Unrefined
- Unsophisticated
