Gauche — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈgōsh/

Meaning & Definition of Gauche

Gauche (adjective)

  1. lacking social experience or grace; also, not tactful, crude
  2. crudely made or done
  3. not planar

Gauche (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. lacking social grace and assurance

    "his loud talking at the opera marked him as gauche and uncultured"

    similar: awkward, clumsy, graceless, inelegant, rough-hewn, rustic, stiff, stilted, uncomfortable, uneasy, ungraceful, wooden
    related: angular, gawky, lubberly, ungainly, boorish, clownish, uncouth, abashed, discomfited, discomforted, discomposed, disconcerted, discountenanced, embarrassed, self-conscious, agitated, bothered, chagrined, dismayed, disquieted, distressed, disturbed, fazed, flustered, jittery, jumpy, mortified, nervous, nonplussed, perturbed, rattled, unhinged, unsettled, upset, diffident, insecure, meek, modest, self-doubting, timid, unassertive, unassuming, unpretentious
    opposite: graceful, suave, urbane
    near: assured, calm, collected, composed, confident, cool, placid, poised, secure, self-assured, self-confident, self-possessed, serene, tranquil, undisturbed, unperturbed

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Gauche

The most common words with a similar meaning to Gauche:

awkward, clumsy, graceless, inelegant, rough-hewn, rustic, stiff, stilted, uncomfortable, uneasy, ungraceful, wooden

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Gauche

Words with the opposite meaning of Gauche:

graceful, suave, urbane

Related Words for Gauche

angular, gawky, lubberly, ungainly, boorish, clownish, uncouth, abashed, discomfited, discomforted, discomposed, disconcerted, discountenanced, embarrassed, self-conscious, agitated, bothered, chagrined, dismayed, disquieted, distressed, disturbed, fazed, flustered, jittery, jumpy, mortified, nervous, nonplussed, perturbed

Near Antonyms of Gauche

assured, calm, collected, composed, confident, cool, placid, poised, secure, self-assured, self-confident, self-possessed, serene, tranquil, undisturbed, unperturbed

Word Forms of Gauche

Inflections: gaucher, gauchest

Derived words: gauchely (adverb), gaucheness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Gauche

French, literally, left

First known use: 1751

Words & Phrases Containing Gauche

a gauche

Frequently Asked Questions about Gauche

What does "Gauche" mean?

"Gauche" means lacking social experience or grace; also, not tactful, crude. As an adjective, it is defined as: lacking social experience or grace; also, not tactful, crude.

What is another word for "Gauche"?

Other words for "Gauche" include awkward, clumsy, graceless, inelegant, rough-hewn, rustic, stiff and stilted. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Gauche" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Gauche"?

There are 55 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Gauche". Common alternatives include awkward, clumsy, graceless, inelegant, rough-hewn, rustic, stiff, stilted, uncomfortable and uneasy.

What is the opposite of "Gauche"?

Antonyms of "Gauche" include graceful, suave and urbane. Near antonyms include assured, calm, collected and composed.

How do you use "Gauche" in a sentence?

Examples of "Gauche" in a sentence: "his loud talking at the opera marked him as gauche and uncultured".

Is "Gauche" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Gauche" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Gauche"?

"Gauche" is pronounced /ˈgōsh/.

What is the origin of the word "Gauche"?

"Gauche" comes from French, literally, left. First known use: 1751.