Gaucherie

Pronunciation: /ɡoʊʃəri/

Definitions of gaucherie

noun a tactless or clumsy act

Example Sentences

A1 She felt embarrassed by her gaucherie at the party.

A2 His gaucherie in social situations often leads to awkward moments.

B1 The diplomat's gaucherie during the negotiations caused tension between the two countries.

B2 Despite her gaucherie, she managed to make a good impression on her new colleagues.

C1 His gaucherie is often seen as endearing by those who know him well.

C2 The author's gaucherie in handling criticism of her work was evident in her defensive response.

Examples of gaucherie in a Sentence

formal Her gaucherie at the dinner party was quite noticeable, as she spilled her drink on the host's lap.

informal I couldn't help but cringe at his gaucherie when he accidentally insulted the bride's dress.

slang Man, her gaucherie was off the charts last night when she tripped and knocked over the entire dessert table.

figurative His gaucherie in handling the delicate situation only made matters worse, causing more tension among the group.

Grammatical Forms of gaucherie

• plural: gaucheries
• comparative: more gaucherie
• superlative: most gaucherie
• present tense: gaucherie
• future tense: will gaucherie
• perfect tense: has gaucherie
• continuous tense: is gaucherie
• singular: gaucherie
• positive degree: gaucherie
• infinitive: to gaucherie
• gerund: gaucherieing
• participle: gaucherieed

Origin and Evolution of gaucherie

First Known Use: 1751 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'gaucherie' is derived from the French word 'gauche', meaning 'left'. In French, 'gauche' also came to mean 'awkward' or 'clumsy'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'gaucherie' has come to be used in English to describe a social blunder or awkward behavior, moving away from its literal meaning of 'left-handedness' in French.