faux pas

Speech parts

1. faux pas - Noun

3. faux pas - Phrase

Meaning

A false step; a mistake or wrong measure.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

gaffe slip error mistake blunder impropriety indiscretion misstep solecism gaucherie misjudgment breach of etiquette boner bloomer bungle
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Antonyms

amendment accuracy precision blessing perfection accomplishment
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Hypernyms

boner bloomer bungle boo-boo blunder fuckup

Examples

The difference between chirping out of turn and a faux pas depends on what kind of a bar you're in. Wilson Mizner

Many faux pas of fashion can be avoided if you curb your instinctive desire to buy things with your heart instead of your head. Edith Head

Fashion faux pas should be celebrated. I enjoy them because it means we're not all clones. Linda Evangelista

I'd love to say fashion faux pas differ from country to country, but they don't. Trinny Woodall

I stopped the blade two inches before it touched Andrea's neck. Because she was my best friend, and sticking knives into your best friend's windpipe was generally considered to be a social faux pas. Ilona Andrews

Cavani mustn´t let controversy affect his mindset ahead of PSG reunion – SolskjaerManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has challenged Edinson Cavani to not let his recent social media faux pas impact his mindset ahead of a crucial. Source: Internet

Words in the phrase

faux pas

Close letter words and terms

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