gaffe

The word “gaffe” has 1 syllable: gaffe.

It's pronounced as /ɡæf/.


What is synonym and antonym for gaffe?

In the thesaurus, “gaffe” has 8 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for gaffe

  • blooper
  • blunder
  • error
  • gaff
  • impropriety
  • indiscretion
  • mistake
  • offence

Antonyms for gaffe

  • accuracy
  • attention
  • civility
  • correctness
  • courtesy
  • exactitude
  • exactness
  • formality
  • gesture
  • precision

Meanings of gaffe

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

Example Sentences

  • The diplomat's unintentional gaffe during the press conference caused a diplomatic uproar.
  • In the job interview, she made a crucial gaffe by mispronouncing the company's name.
  • The politician's offensive gaffe led to public outrage and demands for an apology.
  • During the formal dinner, the guest of honor committed a social gaffe by telling an inappropriate joke.
  • Despite her expertise, the scientist's presentation was marred by a technical gaffe that caused confusion.

On this page you'll find 18 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to gaffe, such as: accuracy, attention, blooper, blunder, civility, correctness, courtesy.

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

Related Words

gaff

  • appliance
  • apprehend
  • beat
  • blunder
  • breach
  • capture
  • catch
  • cheat
  • crime
  • deceive
  • detain
  • detention
  • device
  • error
  • failing
  • failure
  • fault
  • fool
  • gaffe
  • gear
  • gizmo
  • goof
  • hustle
  • imprison
  • imprisonment
  • incarcerate
  • incarceration
  • indiscretion
  • jail
  • jailing
  • lapse
  • machine
  • machinery
  • means
  • mechanism
  • miscue
  • misstep
  • mistake
  • negligence
  • offence
  • offense
  • omission
  • oversight
  • pluck
  • round up
  • screw
  • seize
  • sin
  • squeeze
  • stick
  • sting
  • swindle
  • transgression
  • trick
  • violation

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

ganger

  • boss
  • boss man
  • captain
  • chief
  • commander
  • employer
  • foreman
  • forewoman
  • gaffer
  • headman
  • helmsman
  • kingpin
  • leader
  • leadman
  • manager
  • master
  • mistress
  • overlord
  • overseer
  • potentate
  • principal
  • ruler
  • skipper
  • sovereign
  • steward
  • straw boss
  • superintendent
  • superior
  • supervisor

gangers

  • bosses
  • captains
  • chiefs
  • commanders
  • employers
  • foremen
  • gaffers
  • headmen
  • helmsmen
  • jefes
  • kingpins
  • leaders
  • leadmen
  • managers
  • masters
  • overlords
  • overseers
  • principals
  • rulers
  • skippers
  • sovereigns
  • standard-bearers
  • stewards
  • straw bosses
  • superintendents
  • superiors
  • supervisors

tactlessness

  • audacity
  • boldness
  • cuteness
  • discourtesy
  • disrespect
  • error
  • gaffe
  • guff
  • ignorance
  • impoliteness
  • ineptitude
  • lapse
  • miscue
  • misjudgment
  • nonsense
  • recklessness
  • rejoinder
  • retort
  • rudeness

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