Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [foo t in noun mouth]
- /fʊt ɪn noun maʊθ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [foo t in noun mouth]
- /fʊt ɪn noun maʊθ/
Definition of foot-in-mouth word
- adjective foot-in-mouth (of a statement) inappropriate, insensitive, or imprudent. 1
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Origin of foot-in-mouth
First appearance:
before 1965 One of the 2% newest English words
First recorded in 1965-70; from idiomatic phrase put one's foot in one's mouth
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Foot-in-mouth
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
foot-in-mouth popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for foot-in-mouth
adj foot-in-mouth
- incorrect — not correct as to fact; inaccurate; wrong: an incorrect statement.
- tasteless — having no taste or flavor; insipid.
- unsuitable — not suitable; inappropriate; unfitting; unbecoming.
- unseemly — not seemly; not in keeping with established standards of taste or proper form; unbecoming or indecorous in appearance, speech, conduct, etc.: an unseemly act; unseemly behavior.
- improper — not proper; not strictly belonging, applicable, correct, etc.; erroneous: He drew improper conclusions from the scant evidence.
Antonyms for foot-in-mouth
adj foot-in-mouth
- moral — of, relating to, or concerned with the principles or rules of right conduct or the distinction between right and wrong; ethical: moral attitudes.
- appropriate — Something that is appropriate is suitable or acceptable for a particular situation.
- suitable — such as to suit; appropriate; fitting; becoming.
- fitting — adapted or suited; appropriate: This water isn't fit for drinking. A long-necked giraffe is fit for browsing treetops.
- ok — all right; proceeding normally; satisfactory or under control: Things are OK at the moment.
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