Gawkiess

Gawkiness is the state or quality of being awkward, clumsy, or lacking grace, especially in physical movements or social interactions. It often involves a self-conscious awareness of one's own appearance or actions, leading to stilted behavior or an inability to move smoothly. Gawkiness can stem from youth, inexperience, or a general lack of coordination, and it frequently results in unintentionally funny or endearing situations. It's the observable manifestation of someone who is, in that moment, ill at ease with themselves and/or their surroundings, creating an impression of ungainliness.

Gawkiess meaning with examples

• As the teenager walked down the school hallway, his new growth spurt contributed to a certain gawkiness. His long limbs and uncoordinated steps made him trip over the uneven paving stones. The other students noticed his awkwardness. Despite his self-consciousness, the overall reaction was one of amusement.
• During the company awards gala, the young intern's gawkiness was painfully evident when he attempted to navigate the dance floor. He stumbled over the couples, tripped on the hem of his suit pants and generally created mayhem, causing more laughter. Afterward, his face burned, and he vowed to take dance lessons.
• The puppy’s gawkiness, as it attempted to chase its tail, was a constant source of amusement. Its clumsy attempts to catch its tail, often resulting in rolling over, bumping into objects and flailing made everyone smile and chuckle with affection. It was adorable because of its lack of poise.
• The actor, known for playing suave characters, had a believable gawkiness in his early roles as a shy teenager. The subtle hunched shoulders, the downcast gaze, and his hesitant speech patterns perfectly embodied the feeling of not knowing what to do with one's self.
• Trying to parallel park, the driver’s gawkiness was the subject of honking horns. Jerking the steering wheel, multiple attempts to reverse, and nearly hitting the car behind made the onlookers snicker. This episode was a potent reminder for the driver and passengers to take more driving lessons.