Gauche
(adjective)
- Lacking social grace, awkward, clumsy.
- Lacking tact or good manners.
Origin:
The word "gauche" is derived from the french word "gauche" which means "left" and it first appeared in the late 1700s in the english language.
Examples:
- He was known for his gauche behavior at parties.
- The young girl was gauche and didn't know how to behave in high society.
- His gauche attempts at flirting were met with discomfort.
- The gauche employee was always making mistakes.
- The gauche host served the soup with a fork instead of a spoon.