Word of the Day: Gauche

Can you pronounce gauche?

Saturday, February 8, 2025

adjective 1. Lacking ease or grace; unsophisticated and socially awkward. "It felt gauche to check my phone during the wedding ceremony, but I was expecting an important message." "The company's gauche product placement in a memorial post received immediate backlash." "She decided it was gauche to ask about the cost of her friend's engagement ring." Ads help keep Word Daily free. French, mid-18th century From Our Network Today's Top Product Picks on Sale Great finds, even better prices — grab them while they last! Browse Deals "Gauche" is a French loanword that translates literally as "left." In English, it's an adjective that describes someone unsophisticated or even a bit rude. For example, someone who shows up to a party with muddy boots and tracks them all over white carpets before getting in a fight in the backyard would be described as "gauche" — and certainly removed from future guest lists. ... Continue Reading By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Do you remember these words? Thank you for supporting our advertisers.

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