noun
a tactless or clumsy act
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Her gaucherie at the dinner party was quite noticeable, as she spilled her drink on the host's lap.
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I couldn't help but cringe at his gaucherie when he accidentally insulted the bride's dress.
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Man, her gaucherie was off the charts last night when she tripped and knocked over the entire dessert table.
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His gaucherie in handling the delicate situation only made matters worse, causing more tension among the group.