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gauche
adjective
UK:
/ɡəʊʃ/
US:
/ɡoʊʃ/
Awkward and lacking in social graces; unsophisticated and socially inept.
His gauche manners made everyone uncomfortable.
She felt gauche and out of place at the elegant party because of her inexperience.
Synonyms
clumsy
inelegant
unsophisticated
maladroit
awkward
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the phonetic transcription of "gauche" in English?
The phonetic transcription of "gauche" is
/ɡəʊʃ/
in British English and
/ɡoʊʃ/
in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.
What are the english synonyms of "gauche"?
Synonyms for "gauche": clumsy, inelegant, unsophisticated, maladroit, awkward.
How to use "gauche" in sentences?
Example usage of "gauche": "His gauche manners made everyone uncomfortable.". More examples on the page.