gaffe

• Substantiv, das einen sozial peinlichen oder taktlosen Fehltritt bezeichnet, oft ein unbeabsichtigter Fehler im Verhalten oder in der Rede.

A noun referring to a socially awkward or tactless act, often an unintentional mistake in behavior or speech.

1. Social blunderB2formal

   An unintentional social mistake or embarrassing remark that violates etiquette.

   Fauxpas

   • The politician made a major gaffe during the live interview.
   • His comment about her dress was an awkward gaffe.
   • She tried to cover up her gaffe with a quick joke.

   Synonymeblunderboo-boofaux pashowlerindiscretionlapsemistakeslipsolecism

   Antonymediplomacygracepoisetact