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.

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  • apprehend
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  • detain
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  • device
  • error
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  • failing
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  • fault
  • fiddles
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  • gear
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  • hustles
  • imprison
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  • indiscretion
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  • jail
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  • lapse
  • machine
  • machinery
  • means
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  • miscue
  • misstep
  • mistake
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  • negligence
  • offences
  • offense
  • omission
  • oversight
  • plucks
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  • seize
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