Gauche

usgb/ɡəʊʃ/
adjective

Lacking in social grace or manners; awkward or clumsy in behaviour or speech.

Her gauche attempts at socializing at the party made everyone feel uncomfortable.
Visual representation of "gauche" - Lacking in social grace or manners; awkward or clumsy in behaviour or speech

Often appears as...

  • gauche behaviour
  • gauche attempt
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Social Discomfort

Use 'gauche' to describe someone who makes others uneasy in social situations.

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Mark was so gauche that he talked about his diet plans at a wedding buffet.
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Unintended Rudeness

'Gauche' often implies unintentional rudeness due to lack of social awareness.

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Apologizing for her gauche comment, she hadn't realized it was a sensitive topic.
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Cultural Nuance

'Gauche' can vary with cultural norms; what's awkward in one culture might not be in another.

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In his culture, burping is polite, but here it's considered rather gauche.
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