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

That’s 38 more opportunities for horrific pitching, lifeless hitting and mental blunders galore.

— Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026
But the motivations for the murders were an unplanned series of blunders designed to correct mistakes that were made.

— Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of blunders

Noun

The Tar Heels’ ability to overcome some sloppiness — and, yes, take advantage of a slew of TCU mistakes — was a positive intangible sign after Belichick’s brutal debut season and offseason.

— Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Notice that this entire process still leans on AI to catch AI's mistakes.

— Ted Ladd, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of mistakes

Noun

Djokovic made 70 unforced errors in a painful performance that ended mere minutes before midnight.

— Stephen Whyno, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Correct any errors, resolve outstanding issues where possible and make sure the information lenders see is up to date — such as the incorporation date, state of registration, number of employees and annual sales.

— Carson Brunson, CNBC, 31 Aug. 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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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
Summary Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter faces a federal investigation into potential financial improprieties within his extensive business empire, including insurance firms and Guggenheim Partners.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of improprieties

Noun

The April vote followed drops in polling for National, while this week’s followed recent public remarks Luxon had made on various issues that some in his party saw as gaffes.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
Hilton, 48, made a name in the early 2000s publicizing and sometimes belittling celebrities who made public gaffes or otherwise found themselves in trouble with the law.

— Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 5 Aug. 2026

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