Definitions and Examples of awkward, clumsy, gauche
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Lacking skill or dexterity; clumsy or uncoordinated.
Example
He felt awkward and out of place at the fancy dinner party.
Lacking grace or coordination in movement or action.
Example
She was so clumsy that she spilled her drink on the table.
Lacking social grace, sensitivity, or tact; awkward or unsophisticated.
Example
His gauche behavior at the formal event embarrassed his colleagues.
Key Differences: awkward vs clumsy vs gauche
- 1Awkward describes a lack of skill or dexterity, while clumsy describes a lack of grace or coordination.
- 2Gauche specifically refers to a lack of social grace, sensitivity, or tact.
Effective Usage of awkward, clumsy, gauche
- 1Social Situations: Use these antonyms to describe people's behavior or movements in social situations.
- 2Fashion and Style: Use these antonyms to describe clothing or accessories that lack elegance or sophistication.
- 3Art and Design: Use these antonyms to describe artwork or design that lacks grace or refinement.
Remember this!
The antonyms of debonaire describe a lack of grace, elegance, or sophistication. Awkward and clumsy refer to physical movements, while gauche specifically refers to a lack of social grace, sensitivity, or tact. Use these words to describe people's behavior or movements in social situations, fashion and style, and art and design.
