1a : lacking social experience or grace also : not tactful : crude it would be gauche to mention the subject.
Is gauche an insult?
Gauche, originated from a mid-18th century French word, gauche, which literally means “left,” is an adjective used to describe something or someone that is, well, awkward. It has a rather negative connotation, and is usually used as an insult.
What does feeling gauche mean?
adjective. lacking social grace, sensitivity, or acuteness; awkward; crude; tactless: Their exquisite manners always make me feel gauche.
