Meaning of the word gauche in English

What does gauche mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

gauche

US /ɡoʊʃ/
UK /ɡəʊʃ/

Adjective

awkward and uncomfortable with other people, especially because young and without experience:

Example:
She had grown from a gauche teenager to a self-assured young woman.