1. the quality or state of being clumsy, awkward, or stupid in behavior

Examples

• His oafishness at the dinner party embarrassed his wife.
• The comedian’s act relied on physical oafishness for laughs.
• She was surprised by his oafishness during the formal interview.
• The character’s oafishness made him endearing to audiences.
• His oafishness with technology frustrated his coworkers.
• The butler’s oafishness contrasted sharply with his formal uniform.