gawkish

adjective

ˈgȯ-kish How to pronounce gawkish (audio)
Definition of gawkishnext
as in awkward
having or showing an inability to move in a graceful manner the kind of gawkish girl who trips while receiving her high school diploma

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  1. awkward
  2. clumsy
  3. unsteady
Adjective
  • Prior to Trump’s remarks, there were some awkward moments onstage as annual awards were given out, including to some journalists behind investigations of the president.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 24 July 2026
  • Talk about finances before combining households Money is one of the most common flashpoints for couples sharing a home, which is why experts urge partners to have the awkward conversations first.
    — Ashley Lynch July 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
Definition of awkward
Adjective
  • The other, in quite clumsy English, requested a very careful renovation of Ingmar Bergman’s house on the island of Fårö, in Sweden.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 July 2026
  • He was saved by the presence nearby of Lisandro Martinez, but the challenge was so unorthodox, clumsy and deliberate that many referees would have cautioned the defender.
    — Jack Lang, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Definition of clumsy
Adjective
  • Early reviews said that House of the Dragon was at the top of its game in season 3, after a periodically unsteady run before that.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • Sydney is extra unsteady and flustered.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2026
Definition of unsteady
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