noun
- plural of gawkishness; the quality or state of being awkward, clumsy, or ungainly in movement or manner
Usage: countable and uncountable uses; often describes social awkwardness or physical clumsiness
Examples
- The teenager's gawkishnesses gradually disappeared as he matured and gained confidence.
- Her gawkishnesses at the dance recital were endearing to the audience.
- Despite his gawkishnesses on the basketball court, he was determined to improve.
- The actor overcame his early gawkishnesses through years of training.
- Their gawkishnesses made them relatable characters in the coming-of-age film.