Gawkiness: meaning, definitions and examples

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gawkiness

 

[ หˆษกษ”หkiness ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

physical awkwardness

Gawkiness refers to the state of being awkward or clumsy in movement or appearance, often characterized by an ungraceful demeanor. This may manifest during adolescence as individuals experience rapid physical growth and changes. The term often conveys a sense of ungainly elegance.

Synonyms

awkwardness, clumsiness, ungainliness

Examples of usage

  • His gawkiness was evident during the school dance.
  • She tried to hide her gawkiness while walking on the runway.
  • Gawkiness is common among teenagers facing growth spurts.

Translations

Translations of the word "gawkiness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desajeitamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคœเฅ€เคฌเคชเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ungeschicklichkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kecerobohan

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 neobratnost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ neลกikovnosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฌจๆ‹™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nerodnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ klaufi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตะบั–ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒฎแƒ”แƒ แƒฎแƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nษ™zษ™rษ™รงarpanlฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ torpeza

Word origin

The term 'gawkiness' originates from the word 'gawky,' which is believed to have arisen in the early 19th century. 'Gawk' itself is an older term meaning to stare or gaze stupidly, which ties into the physical manifestation of this quality. The suffix '-iness' is commonly added to adjectives to form nouns indicating a state or condition. Over time, 'gawkiness' has become a descriptive term commonly used in contexts of adolescence and physical individuality, reflecting the awkward phase many experience while growing up. The word captures the often humorous, endearing, or even frustrating aspects of being ungainly or awkward in social situations, drawing a vivid picture of the struggle many face in their formative years.