失態(しったい)

しったい
noun
blunder; disgrace; gaffe
formalactionevaluation
1. blunder; disgrace; gaffe; failure
An embarrassing mistake or failure, especially in a public or professional context. Implies loss of face or reputation. Composed of 失 (lose) + 態 (appearance, state).
大(おお)きな失態(しったい)を犯(おか)してしまった。
I committed a major blunder.
大臣(だいじん)の失態(しったい)がニュースになった。
The minister's blunder made the news.
二度(にど)とこのような失態(しったい)を繰(く)り返(かえ)さないように注意(ちゅうい)する。
I will be careful not to repeat this kind of blunder again.

Usage

失態(しったい) is often used in formal or news contexts to describe professional mistakes by politicians, companies, or public figures. It carries a stronger sense of embarrassment and loss of face than simple 失敗(しっぱい) (failure).
失態(しったい) implies public embarrassment, while 失敗(しっぱい) is a more neutral term for failure. 醜態(しゅうたい) is even stronger, implying disgraceful or shameful behavior.

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Compare: 醜態(しゅうたい) (disgraceful behavior)
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