Gawkier: meaning, definitions and examples

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gawkier

 

[ หˆษกษ”หkiษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical appearance

The term 'gawkier' refers to a clumsier or awkward appearance or manner. It describes individuals who exhibit a lack of grace or social finesse, often due to their tall, lanky, or gangly physique. Typically, this term is used to compare someone to others who are perceived as more poised or coordinated. It's commonly associated with adolescence, where physical growth can lead to temporary awkwardness.

Synonyms

awkward, clumsy, ungainly

Examples of usage

  • He felt gawkier than his friends during the school dance.
  • Her gawkier posture was evident when she tried to take a photo.
  • The gawkier kids often found it hard to fit in.

Translations

Translations of the word "gawkier" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais desajeitado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคœเฅ€เคฌ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ungeschickter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lebih kikuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั–ะปัŒัˆ ะฝะตะทะณั€ะฐะฑะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bardziej niezgrabny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ˆใ‚ŠใŽใ“ใกใชใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plus maladroit

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mรกs torpe

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท daha sakar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋” ์„œํˆฌ๋ฅธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูƒุซุฑ ุฎุฌู„ู‹ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรญce neohrabanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ viac neohrabanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ›ด็ฌจๆ‹™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bolj neroden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ frekar klaufar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะดะฐะฝ ะดะฐ าฑัะปัˆะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒขแƒ˜ แƒฃแƒฎแƒ”แƒ แƒฎแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daha acayip

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mรกs torpe

Etymology

The word 'gawky' originates from the dialect word 'gawk', which means to stare or gape. Historically, the term has been used since the 18th century to describe someone who is tall and awkward. As language evolved, 'gawky' began to encompass the broader notion of being socially awkward or lacking grace. The comparative form 'gawkier' emerged as a way to describe someone who exhibits these traits more than another. It reflects cultural perceptions of physicality and social behavior, often tied to the experiences of youth and growth. The term resonates with many who remember the challenges of their adolescent years, emphasizing the often temporary nature of such awkwardness.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,738, 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.