gauche

/ɡoʊʃ/ or /ˈɡoʊʃ/ or /ɡɒʃ/ or /ɡɔʃ/ or /ˈɡɔʃ/ or /ɡoʊtʃ/ or /ˈɡɔʃ/ or /ɡɒtʃ/

Definitions

1. adjective

lacking tact or sensitivity; tactless and often rude

“Her comment was quite gauche, considering the formal nature of the event.”

2. noun

a socially unacceptable or awkward person

“He’s such a gauche person, always saying the wrong thing at the wrong time.”

Synonyms

  • coarse
  • impolite
  • tactless
  • unrefined

Antonyms

  • diplomatic
  • polite
  • refined
  • sophisticated