Oafish
adjective
Someone acting in a clumsy, stupid or awkward way.
The oafish man spilled his drink all over the table.
Often appears as...
- oafish behavior
- oafish manner
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Someone acting in a clumsy, stupid or awkward way.
The oafish man spilled his drink all over the table.
Often appears as...
- oafish behavior
- oafish manner
Usage tips
Disapproving
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Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Describes unwanted behavior, often considered rude or offensive.
His oafish interruption ruined the conversation.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Contexts
Usually used to describe someone's lack of social grace or poor manners in public settings.
At the wedding, his oafish antics embarrassed his family.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Stereotypes
Can reflect stereotypes of a 'gentle giant'—physically imposing yet lacking finesse.
The character in the film was portrayed as an oafish but lovable giant.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Describes unwanted behavior, often considered rude or offensive.
His oafish interruption ruined the conversation.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Contexts
Usually used to describe someone's lack of social grace or poor manners in public settings.
At the wedding, his oafish antics embarrassed his family.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Stereotypes
Can reflect stereotypes of a 'gentle giant'—physically imposing yet lacking finesse.
The character in the film was portrayed as an oafish but lovable giant.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Describes unwanted behavior, often considered rude or offensive.
His oafish interruption ruined the conversation.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Contexts
Usually used to describe someone's lack of social grace or poor manners in public settings.
At the wedding, his oafish antics embarrassed his family.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Stereotypes
Can reflect stereotypes of a 'gentle giant'—physically imposing yet lacking finesse.
The character in the film was portrayed as an oafish but lovable giant.
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Quote examples
John Dickerson
American Journalist
Using the term 'locker room talk' blurs the line between what is criminal and what is simply oafish. That's not a line anyone should want blurred.
Quote examples
John Dickerson
American Journalist
Using the term 'locker room talk' blurs the line between what is criminal and what is simply oafish. That's not a line anyone should want blurred.
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