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Gaucherie: meaning, definitions and examples

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gaucherie

 

[ ษกoสŠสƒษ™หˆri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

social awkwardness

Gaucherie refers to a state of awkwardness or clumsiness, particularly in social situations. It embodies a sense of discomfort or embarrassment that can arise from one's own behavior or the behavior of others. This term often describes an instance where someone feels out of place or struggles to fit in. The word captures the essence of a lack of grace or effortless charm, leading to socially inept moments. Gaucherie can manifest in physical actions or verbal communication.

Synonyms

awkwardness, clumsiness, gawkiness, ineptitude

Examples of usage

  • His gaucherie during the interview made a poor impression.
  • She felt a wave of gaucherie when she tripped in front of her classmates.
  • The gaucherie of his attempt at humor was evident.
  • Social gatherings can sometimes highlight one's gaucherie.

Translations

Translations of the word "gaucherie" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gafe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคธเคฎเค‚เคœเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ungeschicklichkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kecanggungan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะทะณั€ะฐะฑะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niezdarnoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธๅ™จ็”จใ•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gaucherie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ torpeza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sakar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„œํˆฌ๋ฆ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุฌู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ neลกikovnost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ neลกikovnosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฌจๆ‹™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ neobvladljivost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณรพรฆgindi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพะปะดะฐะฝัƒ ัˆะตะฑะตั€ะปั–ะณั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒ”แƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bษ™dxahlฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ torpeza

Etymology

The word 'gaucherie' originates from the French term 'gauchere,' which means 'to be left-handed.' In a broader context, left-handedness has historically been associated with clumsiness or awkwardness. The French suffix '-ie' is used to form nouns, often denoting a state or condition. The term was adopted into English in the mid-19th century, where it retained its connotation of social awkwardness and clumsiness. The evolution of the term reflects societal attitudes toward physical grace and social finesse, as those deemed 'gauche' were often viewed as lacking sophistication or social skill. As language evolved, gaucherie came to embody not just physical awkwardness but also the social discomfort that arises in various situations, shaping its significance in contemporary usage.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,217, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.