gauchely
/ˈɡoʊʃli/
adverb
- In a way that is awkward, clumsy, or lacking social grace.
- She gauchely tried to compliment her boss but ended up offending him.
- The teenager gauchely fumbled with the gift wrap, dropping it twice before handing it over.
- He gauchely interrupted the speaker to ask a question that had already been answered.
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