Failure and Gaffe

Failure

Failure noun - The nonperformance of an assigned or expected action.

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Gaffe and failure are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Gaffe" instead a noun "Failure".

Nearby Words: fail, failing, failed

Gaffe noun - A socially improper or unsuitable act or remark.

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Failure and gaffe are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Failure" instead a noun "Gaffe".

Nearby Words: gaff, gaffed, gaffer, gaffing

massive	massive failure	massive gaffe
serious	serious failure	serious gaffe
huge	huge failure	huge gaffe
embarrassing	embarrassing failure	embarrassing gaffe
Other adjectives: infamous, slightest, latest, previous.

My Greatest Failure: Sam's got a few skeletons in her closet, most particularly an epically humiliating musical gaffe that made her give up on performing in public.

Source: Webcomic / The Space Between

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