noun
- awkward or tactless acts or remarks; social blunders
Usage: plural of gaucherie; formal
Examples
- His numerous gaucheries at the dinner party embarrassed his hosts.
- The ambassador’s gaucheries during the negotiations strained diplomatic relations.
- She tried to overlook his social gaucheries because he was new to the country.
- The etiquette book warned against common gaucheries in formal settings.
- Despite his intelligence, his gaucheries made him unpopular at court.
- The young diplomat’s gaucheries were forgiven due to his inexperience.