faux pas
Plural
faux pas
1
an extremely embarrassing and inappropriate comment or behavior in a particular social situation
- He committed a faux pas by forgetting to introduce his guests at the party.
- Wearing white to someone else's wedding is considered a faux pas in many cultures.
- Her faux pas at the business meeting was highlighted by her inappropriate comments.
- The diplomatic faux pas during the international summit was widely covered in the media.
- Realizing his faux pas, he quickly apologized and tried to make amends.