gaucheness

noun

Definition of gauchenessnext
as in awkwardness

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  1. disability
  2. inability
  3. incapacity
Noun
  • But some sites ran out of those ballots, leaving voting operations reliant on accessible devices typically used by voters with disabilities.
    Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
  • This site is dedicated to answering questions for voters with disabilities.
    Jordan Kellogg, The Enquirer, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of disability
Noun
  • Sometimes, the cop even pokes fun at the suspect’s inability to sprint, calling them out for being out of shape.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Navarro grew anxious over her inability to help support her family.
    Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of inability
Noun
  • But because of the incapacity of the LAF, Israeli mistrust of UNIFIL, the absence of an enforcement provision, and Hezbollah’s influence over decision-making in Beirut, Resolution 1701 was never fully implemented.
    Steven Simon, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2024
  • Exceptions include people who submitted a voter removal request or those who cannot vote because of criminal convictions or mental incapacity.
    April Rubin, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of incapacity
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Thesaurus Entries Near gaucheness

gauche

gaucheness

gaucho

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“Gaucheness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gaucheness. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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