gaffes

The word “gaffes” has 1 syllable: gaffes

It's pronounced as /ˈɡæfɪz/


What is synonym and antonym for gaffes?

In the thesaurus, “gaffes” has 11 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for gaffes along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for gaffes

  • blooper
  • blunder
  • blunders
  • errors
  • gaffs
  • improprieties
  • impropriety
  • indiscretion
  • indiscretions
  • mistakes
  • offences

Antonyms for gaffes

  • accuracies
  • amenities
  • attentions
  • courtesies
  • exactitudes
  • formalities
  • gestures
  • manners
  • precisions

Meanings of gaffes

  • noun
    1. A foolish and embarrassing error, especially one made in public.

Example Sentences

  • The politician's series of embarrassing gaffes during the debate became a topic of discussion.
  • Despite his intelligence, the professor was known for making occasional gaffes in public lectures.
  • The comedian cleverly incorporated his own personal gaffes into his stand-up routine.
  • The company's CEO apologized for the marketing team's recent gaffes in a public statement.
  • The press conference was marked by a series of unintentional gaffes that drew attention from the media.

On this page you'll find 20 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to gaffes, such as: accuracies, amenities, attentions, blooper, blunder, blunders, courtesies.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

gaffs

  • appliance
  • apprehend
  • beats
  • blunder
  • blunders
  • breach
  • capture
  • catch
  • cheats
  • crime
  • deceives
  • detain
  • detention
  • device
  • error
  • errors
  • failing
  • failure
  • fault
  • fiddles
  • fools
  • gaffes
  • gear
  • gizmo
  • goof
  • hustles
  • imprison
  • imprisonment
  • improprieties
  • incarcerate
  • incarceration
  • indiscretion
  • indiscretions
  • jail
  • jailing
  • lapse
  • machine
  • machinery
  • means
  • mechanism
  • miscue
  • misstep
  • mistake
  • mistakes
  • negligence
  • offences
  • offense
  • omission
  • oversight
  • plucks
  • round up
  • screws
  • seize
  • shorts
  • sin
  • solecisms
  • squeezes
  • sticks
  • stings
  • transgression
  • tricks
  • violation

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