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tactless proposition

[/ˈtæktləs prɑːpəˈzɪʃən/]
nounpl: tactless propositions
proposição indiscreta
1. A suggestion, proposal, or statement made without sensitivity to others' feelings, circumstances, or social conventions; an insensitive or impolite offer or idea
His tactless proposition to cut salaries during the crisis upset all the employees.
Sua proposição indiscreta de cortar salários durante a crise desagradou todos os funcionários.
2. An inappropriate or offensive suggestion, often sexual or romantic in nature, made without considering the other person's comfort
She rejected his tactless proposition after only knowing him for five minutes.
Ela rejeitou sua proposição indiscreta depois de conhecê-lo por apenas cinco minutos.
NYC Slang
clumsy move or off-color pitch
Synonyms
insensitive proposalimpolite suggestionrude offerimproper propositionindiscreet suggestion
Antonyms
tactful proposaldiplomatic suggestionsensitive offercourteous propositionconsiderate proposal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
proposição indiscreta
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
proposta sem tato
Alternative colloquial form
Rio de Janeiro
proposição sem educação
Informal variant emphasizing lack of manners
Portugal
proposição indelicada
Preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

put one's foot in one's mouth
speak out of turn
lack of social grace
bull in a china shop
touch a nerve
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