faux pas (Meaning)

Wordnet

faux pas (n)

a socially awkward or tactless act

Webster

A false step; a mistake or wrong measure.

The politician's faux pas during the live interview caused a public uproar.
The company's marketing campaign included several faux pas that offended a large segment of their target audience.
The faux pas occurred when the speaker mistakenly referred to the guest of honor by the wrong name.
Thediplomat's faux pas during the international summit strained diplomatic relations between the two countries.
The celebrity's faux pas on social media resulted in a loss of followers and sponsorships.
The actor's faux pas during the awards ceremony overshadowed their well-deserved win.
The gaffe, or social faux pas, was a humiliating experience for the speaker.
The faux pas led to widespread criticism and accusations of insensitivity.
The teacher's faux pas during the online class was met with amused laughter from the students.
The faux pas in the museum exhibit caused a heated debate among historians.

a socially awkward or tactless actA false step; a mistake or wrong measure.

error,mistake, offence, blunder, gaffe, offense, gaff, solecism,indiscretion, impropriety

civility, gesture, form, civility, formality, form, attention, gesture, formality,attention

The politician's faux pas during the live interview caused a public uproar.

The company's marketing campaign included several faux pas that offended a large segment of their target audience.

The faux pas occurred when the speaker mistakenly referred to the guest of honor by the wrong name.

Thediplomat's faux pas during the international summit strained diplomatic relations between the two countries.