gauche
The word “gauche” has 1 syllable: gauche.
It's pronounced as /ɡoʊʃ/.
What is synonym and antonym for gauche?
In the thesaurus, “gauche” has 5 synonyms and 3 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for gauche along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for gauche
- awkward
- clumsy
- embarrassed
- uncomfortable
- uneasy
Antonyms for gauche
- graceful
- suave
- urbane
Meanings of gauche
- adjective
- Awkward or lacking in social graces; bumbling.
- Skewed, not plane.
- Describing a torsion angle of 60°.
Example Sentences
- His attempt to make a joke about the situation was considered gauche and inappropriate.
- The gauche decor of the party was out of place in such a refined setting.
- She felt gauche in the elegant restaurant, unsure of the proper etiquette.
- The politician's gauche remarks were criticized for lacking sensitivity.
- Despite his gauche manner, he was genuinely kind and well-meaning.
On this page you'll find 8 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to gauche, such as: awkward, clumsy, embarrassed, graceful, suave, uncomfortable, uneasy.
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