1. awkward and ungainly in movement or manner; clumsy
Usage: informal; often used to describe a person's physical awkwardness or lack of grace
2. socially awkward or lacking sophistication; ill at ease
Usage: informal; describes a person who seems uncomfortable or out of place in social situations

Examples

• The tall, gawkish teenager tripped over his own feet while walking across the stage.
• She felt gawkish and out of place at the formal dinner party.
• His gawkish movements made it clear he had never taken dance lessons.
• The gawkish boy didn't know what to do with his hands during the presentation.
• Despite her gawkish appearance in middle school, she grew into a confident young woman.
• He had a gawkish charm that made people warm to him despite his clumsiness.