gaffe

• Sustantivo que denota un acto socialmente torpe o falto de tacto, a menudo un error involuntario en el comportamiento o el habla.

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.

   Metedura de pata

   • 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.

   Sinónimosblunderboo-boofaux pashowlerindiscretionlapsemistakeslipsolecism

   Antónimosdiplomacygracepoisetact