noun
- the quality or state of being awkward, clumsy, or ungainly in movement or manner
Usage: uncountable; informal
Examples
- The teenager's gawkishness gradually disappeared as he matured and gained confidence.
- Her gawkishness on the dance floor made everyone sympathetic to her efforts.
- Despite his gawkishness, he was determined to learn to play basketball.
- The actor overcame his natural gawkishness through years of training.
- His gawkishness was endearing rather than off-putting to his classmates.