Gaffe and Impropriety

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Gaffe

Gaffe noun - A socially improper or unsuitable act or remark.
Usage example: committed a huge gaffe when she started drinking from the finger bowl
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Impropriety is a synonym for gaffe in error topic. In some cases you can use "Impropriety" instead a noun "Gaffe", when it comes to topics like mistake, indiscretion. popular alternative
Nearby Words: gaff, gaffed, gaffer, gaffing

Impropriety

Impropriety noun - A socially improper or unsuitable act or remark.
Usage example: such improprieties as asking people how much money they make
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Gaffe is a synonym for impropriety in error topic. You can use "Gaffe" instead a noun "Impropriety", if it concerns topics such as mistake, lapse. popular alternative

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