gawkishness
/ˈɡɔːkɪʃnəs/
noun
- The quality of being awkward, clumsy, or socially uncomfortable, often due to being shy, nervous, or inexperienced.
- She eventually outgrew her teenage gawkishness and became a confident speaker.
- His gawkishness at the party made him spill his drink twice.
- The new intern's gawkishness was endearing, but he needed to learn to relax.
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