Fauxpen

Synonyms for "fauxpen"

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I fear that some APIs—especially ones that lock us into dependency on commercial intermediaries that may fail—are also a breed of fauxpen.

Source: wiktionary

As a university we have for the most part stayed away from organizations and efforts that we perceive as “fauxpen” or engaging in “open washing”.

Source: wiktionary

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