SOLECISMS Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

solecisms

noun

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a socially improper or unsuitable act or remark the solecism of asking one's hosts how much something in their house cost them

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Noun

The French centre-back previously had form for unfortunate blunders in high-profile matches but looks to have cut that out of his game.

— Stuart James, New York Times, 7 July 2026
There have also been several high-profile officiating blunders this season.

— Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of blunders

Noun

One of the biggest leadership mistakes is waiting until a crisis to define standards.

— Nadia AlShomali, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
But as writer-director Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster The Odyssey makes a point of emphasizing, the legendary Greek general from Homer’s ancient epic (portrayed in the film by Matt Damon) also made a lot of extremely avoidable mistakes.

— Whitney Friedlander, Vulture, 17 July 2026

Definition of mistakes

Noun

In 2023, fewer than 2% of grievances filed in federal prisons were approved, with most rejected for procedural errors or closed for other reasons.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 13 July 2026
Sinner produced 58 winners to Zverev’s 49 and had only 25 unforced errors to Zverev’s 45.

— Andrew Dampf, Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2026

Definition of errors

Noun

Eventually, Batula moved past Cooke’s indiscretions and married him in 2021.

— Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 29 June 2026
History is littered with the careers of politicians who committed crimes or engaged in moral indiscretions and then tried to lie their way out of public shame.

— Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 June 2026

Definition of indiscretions

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As reported exclusively at Fox News Digital, the Justice Department has launched a grand jury investigation into Singham for alleged money laundering and other financial improprieties.

— Asra Q. Nomani , Solly Boussidan, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026
During Monday’s meeting trustees forcefully pushed back on the suggestion that there were governance improprieties.

— Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026

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