Gauchely: meaning, definitions and examples
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gauchely
[ หษกoสสli ]
social behavior
Gauchely refers to behavior that is lacking in social grace or sensitivity, often perceived as awkward or clumsy in social situations. It describes actions that are tactless or unrefined, highlighting a certain inelegance in mannerisms.
Synonyms
awkwardly, clumsily, inelegantly, tactlessly.
Examples of usage
- She spoke gauchely at the formal dinner.
- His gauchely attempts at humor fell flat.
- They moved through the crowd gauchely, drawing unwanted attention.
- The gauchely way he addressed the audience made them uncomfortable.
Translations
Translations of the word "gauchely" in other languages:
๐ต๐น desajeitadamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคเฅเคฌ เคคเคฐเฅเคเฅ เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช ungeschickt
๐ฎ๐ฉ secara canggung
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะตะทะณัะฐะฑะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ niezdarnie
๐ฏ๐ต ไธๅจ็จใซ
๐ซ๐ท maladroitement
๐ช๐ธ torpemente
๐น๐ท sakar bir ลekilde
๐ฐ๐ท ์ด์ํ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุดูู ุบูุฑ ู ูุงุฆู
๐จ๐ฟ neobratnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ neobratne
๐จ๐ณ ็ฌจๆๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ nerodno
๐ฎ๐ธ klunnalega
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัาฏะนะบัะผะดั ะตะผะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฃแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qabaqcadan
๐ฒ๐ฝ torpemente
Etymology
The term 'gauche' originally comes from the French word meaning 'left'. In the context of social behavior, it has evolved to describe actions that are inept or lacking in refinement, likely because left-handedness was historically viewed as awkward or abnormal in many cultures. The adverb 'gauchely', formed by adding the suffix '-ly' to 'gauche', reflects the manner in which one might behave awkwardly or inelegantly. This development highlights a transition from a simple description of physical positioning to a broader commentary on social capabilities and mannerisms. As society has evolved, so too has the perception of what constitutes gracefulness in social interactions, making terms like 'gauche' and 'gauchely' more relevant in discussions of etiquette and social norms.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,295, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.
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