adverb
- in a socially awkward, tactless, or clumsy manner
Usage: formal; often used to describe behavior that lacks grace or social awareness
Examples
- He gauchely interrupted the conversation to talk about himself.
- She gauchely asked about the cost of her friend's new dress.
- The ambassador gauchely made a joke that offended several guests.
- He handled the delicate situation gauchely, making things worse.
- She gauchely brought up politics at the dinner table.
- The comment was gauchely timed, coming right after the bad news.