gaucherie

/ˌɡoʊʃəˈɹiː/

Meanings

noun

A socially tactless or awkward act.

Examples :

"His constant interrupting during the serious meeting was a definite gaucherie. "

noun

Lack of tact; tactlessness; awkwardness.

Examples :

"His constant interruptions and personal questions were a clear example of gaucherie. "

character attitude quality person human

Related Words

awkward noun

/ˈɑkwɚd/ /ˈɔːkwəd/ /ˈɔkwɚd/

Someone or something that is awkward.

"The awkward at the party kept bumping into people and spilling his drink. "

meeting noun

/ˈmiːtɪŋ/ /ˈmitɪŋ/

(gerund) The act of persons or things that meet.

"Meeting him will be exciting. I enjoy meeting new people."

tactless adjective

/ˈtæktləs/

Having no tact; unaware or intentionally inconsiderate of someone else's feelings

"It was tactless of him to ask Sarah if she was pregnant when she had just gained weight. "

socially adverb

/ˈsoʊʃəli/ /ˈsoʊʃəlli/

In a social manner; sociably.

"The students interacted socially during their lunch break. "

constant noun

/ˈkɒnstənt/ /ˈkɑnstənt/

That which is permanent or invariable.

"The constant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate on my homework. "

interrupting verb

/ˌɪntəˈrʌptɪŋ/ /ˌɪnɾəˈrʌptɪŋ/

To disturb or halt (an ongoing process or action, or the person performing it) by interfering suddenly.

"A maverick politician repeatedly interrupted the debate by shouting."

serious adjective

/ˈsɪə.ɹi.əs/ /ˈsɪəɹ.i.əs/

Without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition

"It was a surprise to see the captain, who had always seemed so serious, laugh so heartily."

personal noun

/ˈpɜː.sən.əl/ /ˈpɜɹ.sən.əl/

An advertisement by which individuals attempt to meet others with similar interests.

"The online personal for finding a book club partner was very popular among students. "

awkwardness noun

/ˈɔːkwərdnəs/ /ˈɑːkwərdnəs/

The state or quality of being awkward; clumsiness; unskillfulness.

"The silence during the job interview was filled with awkwardness. "

interruptions noun

/ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃənz/ /ˌɪnɪˈrʌpʃənz/

The act of interrupting, or the state of being interrupted.

""The students found it hard to concentrate on their test because of the constant interruptions from the construction outside." "

questions noun

/ˈkwɛstʃənz/

A sentence, phrase or word which asks for information, reply or response; an interrogative.

"What is your question?"

definite noun

/ˈdɛfɪnɪt/ /ˈdɛfənɪt/

(grammar) A word or phrase that designates a specified or identified person or entity.

"The definite article "the" shows that we are talking about a specific house. "