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Indiscretion

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˌɪndɪsˈkɹɛʃən/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Indiscretion is a noun meaning The quality or state of being indiscreet; lack of discretion.

Meaning

The quality or state of being indiscreet; lack of discretion.

More Meanings

  1. An indiscreet or imprudent act; indiscreet behavior.
  2. A brief sexual liaison.

Example Sentences

minor indiscretion
political indiscretion
forgive an indiscretion
He apologized for his youthful indiscretion.

Word Forms

Synonyms for indiscretion

Depending on context, synonyms include imprudence, rashness, peccadillo, injudiciousness.

imprudencerashnesspeccadilloinjudiciousness

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include injudiciousness, peccadillo, carelessness, recklessness, negligence, mistake.

injudiciousnesspeccadillocarelessnessrecklessnessnegligencemistakefoolishnessstupidityidiocylapseintrusivenessdiscretionundiscreetnessdiscreetnessimprudenceindecencyimprudentnessdiscretivenessindecenceindelicateness

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