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foot-in-mouth

[foot-n-mouth] / ˈfʊt nˈmaʊθ /
ADJECTIVE
inappropriate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
disproportionate improper incorrect irrelevant tasteless unseemly unsuitable wrong
WEAK
bad form garbage ill-fitted ill-suited ill-timed inapplicable inapropos incongruous inconsonant indecorous inept left-field malapropos off out of line out of place unbecoming unbefitting undue unfit unfitting unmeet unseasonable untimely way-off wrong number
Antonyms
STRONGEST
appropriate correct decent fitting good moral proper right suitable
WEAK
OK
ADJECTIVE
incautious
Synonyms
WEAK
any old way bold brash careless caught napping devil-may-care fast-and-loose hasty heedless hotheaded ill-advised ill-judged impetuous improvident imprudent impulsive inconsiderate indiscreet injudicious madcap neglectful negligent off guard pay no mind playing with fire precipitate rash reckless regardless sticking one's neck out thoughtless unalert unguarded unmindful unthinking unvigilant unwatchful wary wide open
Antonyms
WEAK
careful cautious discreet thoughtful

Example Sentences

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A series of foot-in-mouth appearances early in the administration shook Harris’ confidence, which led to further missteps, which threw her further off keel.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 21, 2024

Gaffes helped derail his previous presidential campaigns, in 1988 and 2008, and his chronic foot-in-mouth condition flared up again this week.

From Washington Post • Jun. 21, 2019

But it also means cranking up her tendency for purposeful foot-in-mouth.

From Slate • Aug. 24, 2018

His foot-in-mouth performance then culminated in the poorly executed mea culpa, “I’m sorry that the joke which was taken out of context and attracted so much attention.”

From Salon • Oct. 20, 2014

Certainly, in recent years, he's become more accepting of his identification with the foot-in-mouth DJ whose face he shares.

From The Guardian • Jul. 27, 2013