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Gauchely: meaning, definitions and examples

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gauchely

 

[ หˆษกoสŠสƒli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desajeitadamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคœเฅ€เคฌ เคคเคฐเฅ€เค•เฅ‡ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ungeschickt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ secara canggung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะทะณั€ะฐะฑะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niezdarnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธๅ™จ็”จใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท maladroitement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ torpemente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sakar bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–ด์ƒ‰ํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ุบูŠุฑ ู…ู„ุงุฆู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ neobratnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ neobratne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฌจๆ‹™ๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nerodno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ klunnalega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัาฏะนะบั–ะผะดั– ะตะผะตั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒฃแƒœแƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒšแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qabaqcadan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.