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

However, due to the financial blunders of our prior ADs with Locks’ contract, getting rid of him has been almost impossible.

— Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 1 Oct. 2026
José Caballero, who had a solo homer and an RBI single, and Ben Rice, who blooped a go-ahead, two-run single, also helped the Yankees overcome a few defensive blunders.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of blunders

Noun

Signs Your Business Has Outgrown Its Systems Owners often start to recognize their systems have become outdated when processes become difficult and mistakes happen more frequently.

— Nellie Akalp, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Bank of America’s chief technology and information officer said one of the most common AI mistakes is reaching for it first.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of mistakes

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All of these cases have provided something of a template for missteps and indiscretions by people who work in sports media.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026
Remind him of his indiscretions and ask him to give you the respect to stay away for a while.

— Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of indiscretions

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Federal prosecutors are also looking into alleged financial improprieties involving Walter’s insurance companies.

— John Hollinger, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Former Washington owner Dan Snyder was fined $60 million and ultimately forced to sell the team after multiple investigations found widespread workplace misconduct and a referral to the Federal Trade Commission alleged financial improprieties.

— Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of improprieties

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Defense holds strong after first-half gaffes The Trojans ran the ball from heavy formations and used play-action off those looks to incrementally make their way down the field.

— PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2026
But there were also many of the same gaffes that plagued Washington during its miserable 5-12 campaign in 2025.

— Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026

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