Gaucherie (Noun)
Meaning 1
The quality of being rustic or gauche.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- His lack of refinement and awkward social interactions were a testament to his country upbringing and the gaucherie that came with it.
- The tourists' gaucherie was evident in their loud clothing and clumsy attempts to communicate with the locals.
- Despite her best efforts, the young woman's gaucherie still shone through in her rough-around-the-edges demeanor.
- The small town's gaucherie was charming to some, but off-putting to others who were used to more sophistication.
- The actor's portrayal of the rustic farmer was so convincing that it highlighted the gaucherie of the character's rough-hewn personality.