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gauche
socially awkward and lacking tact
Synonyms
- awkward
- tactless
- clumsy
Antonyms
gauche in a sentence
His gauche question brought the cheerful conversation to a sudden halt.
The diplomat's gauche comments embarrassed his entire delegation.
Where it comes from
From French gauche, meaning 'left' or 'awkward.'
Memory hook
GAUCHE sounds like 'gosh,' what someone says after an awkward remark.
Read it in context
- Between Speech and Judgment Social Science
- The Unfinished Finale Narrative