gauche
adjective | /gauche/
lacking social grace; awkward and unsophisticated
gauche
adjective | /gauche/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMlacking social grace; awkward and unsophisticated
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"His gauche remark embarrassed the hosts."
"The gauche handling of negotiations hurt the company's reputation."
Mnemonic Trick
GAUCHE → GAUCH (left in French) — awkward or clumsy social manner.
Etymology
From French gauche “left” figuratively awkward or clumsy.
Used for socially inept or awkward behaviour.
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