Synonyms of gauche
5 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for gauche is unpolished. Other synonyms of gauche are unsophisticated and tactless. The opposite of gauche is adroit.
Synonyms and similar words for gauche
adjectiveAwkward or lacking in social graces; bumbling; apt to make gaffes.
- graceless
- tactlessHaving no tact; unaware or intentionally inconsiderate of someone else's feelings.
- unsophisticatedNot sophisticated; lacking sophistication.
- unpolishedNot refined in manners or style.
- gawky
Opposite of gauche
adjectiveAntonym(s) of “lacking in social graces”.
- adroitDeft, dexterous, or skillful.
Meaning of gauche
- adjective Awkward or lacking in social graces; bumbling; apt to make gaffes.
- adjective Skewed, not plane.
- adjective Having a torsion angle of 60°.
gauche in other languages
Questions about synonyms of gauche
- What is another word for gauche?
- Gauche has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as unpolished, unsophisticated and tactless.
- What is the opposite of gauche?
- The opposite of gauche is adroit.
- What does gauche mean?
- Gauche means awkward or lacking in social graces; bumbling; apt to make gaffes.
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