Gauche and Sophisticated

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Gauche adjective - Lacking social grace and assurance.

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Sophisticated is an antonym for gauche in topics: awkward, tactless.

Sophisticated adjective - Having or showing very polished and worldly manners.

Usage example: a sophisticated gentleman, he is a welcomed guest at dinner parties all over town

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Gauche is an antonym for sophisticated.

Nearby Words: sophistication, sophisticating

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