dudishness

/ˈdjuːdɪsnɪs/ (DOO-dish-ness)

Definitions

1. noun

the state or quality of being awkward or lacking style, especially in a masculine or macho way

“His dudishness in the boardroom made him an unlikely candidate for the CEO position.”

Synonyms

  • awkwardness
  • gaucheness

Antonyms

  • refinement
  • sophistication