no-nos
Things to avoid
No-nos are things that are forbidden, inadvisable, or socially unacceptable.
The term is informal and often slightly playful, suggesting rules that everyone knows: Wearing white after Labor Day used to be a fashion no-no.
In parenting contexts, no-nos are things children aren't allowed to touch or do.
Singular: no-no.
Social misstep or indiscretion
- gaffeClumsy social error
- blunderFoolish, costly mistake
- misstepError in action or judgment
- breachBreaking of agreement
impropriety · indiscretion · offense · transgression · violation · infraction · slip · error
Not allowed
- bannedOfficially disallowed
- outlawedForbidden by law
- prohibitedOfficially not permitted
- off-limitsProhibited from access
restricted · taboo · verboten · contraband · illicit · illegal · unlawful · censored
faux pas
Social misstep or indiscretion
breach · impropriety · indiscretion · offense · transgression · violation · infraction · slip · error · mistake
forbidden
Not allowed
- bannedOfficially disallowed
- outlawedForbidden by law
- prohibitedOfficially not permitted
off-limits · restricted · taboo · verboten · contraband · illicit · illegal · unlawful · censored · blacklisted
no-nosbest practices
Proven effective methods
done things · good form · proprieties · musts · proper etiquette