as in mistake
a socially improper or unsuitable act or remark
according to an oft-told story, the queen set a guest at ease about a faux pas by politely imitating it
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Recent Examples of faux pas
From skipping follow-ups to coming across as self-interested or inauthentic, networking faux pas can limit the potential of new connections leaders attempt to forge.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
While color clashing is more of a trend than a faux pas (see: red and pink), figuring out which shades will complement your aesthetic is no small feat.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 18 Jan. 2024
While each European country is unique in its own way, there are a couple of universal faux pas to avoid making and being marked as a tourist.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 12 Oct. 2024
The old-school faux pas of wearing brown and black at once goes to the wayside — particularly with the Coach Times Square Tabby Bag’s flash of gold hardware that ties into the jacket’s belt buckle.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 8 Oct. 2024
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
While color clashing is more of a trend than a faux pas (see: red and pink), figuring out which shades will complement your aesthetic is no small feat.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 18 Jan. 2024
While each European country is unique in its own way, there are a couple of universal faux pas to avoid making and being marked as a tourist.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 12 Oct. 2024
The old-school faux pas of wearing brown and black at once goes to the wayside — particularly with the Coach Times Square Tabby Bag’s flash of gold hardware that ties into the jacket’s belt buckle.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 8 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faux pas
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The Sharks scored first at Madison Square Garden but couldn’t overcome their mistakes in the latter half of the second, allowing three unanswered goals in less than five minutes in a frustrating 3-2 loss to the Rangers in the third game of a four-game road trip.Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Surprisingly, Danni doesn’t see it as a mistake and would kiss him again.Emma Soren, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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The primary issues facing this company highlighted by Jana are capital misallocation, a series of operational blunders and corporate governance failings.Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2024
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The blunder not only allowed a run to score, but extended an inning that would eventually see the Dodgers erase a 5-0 deficit.David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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While not massively common, losing your kit due to a loading error is very frustrating in a game like Tarkov, so any improvements to reduce the chances of that happening are always going to be a positive.Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The results were delayed further because of a tabulation error, though both parties were consulted on the decision to recount nearly 30,000 ballots.Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Faux pas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faux%20pas. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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