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   indiscretion

   /ˌɪndɪˈskrɛʃn/

   noun

   • 1. behaviour or speech that is indiscreet or displays a lack of good judgement: "he knew himself all too prone to indiscretion" Similar imprudenceinjudiciousnesslack of cautionincautionirresponsibilitycarelessnessrashnessunwarinesshasterecklessnessprecipitatenessimpulsivenessfoolhardinessfoolishnessfollypoor judgementshort-sightednessindelicacytactlessnesslack of diplomacyinsensitivityblunderlapsegaffemistakeerrorbreach of etiquetteslipmiscalculationimproprietymisdemeanourtransgressionpeccadillooffencemisdeedcrimefelonysinwrongdoingmisconductmischiefmischievousnesswickednessmisbehaviourbad behaviourfaux pasinformal:slip-uparchaic:trespassOpposite discretion

   Word Origin Middle English: from late Latin indiscretio(n-), from in- (expressing negation) + discretio ‘separation’ (in late Latin ‘discernment’), from discernere ‘separate out, discern’.

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   Indiscretion is the quality of being indiscreet or an act or statement that shows lack of care in keeping secrets. Learn more about the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms and translations of indiscretion.

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     INDISCRETION meaning: 1. the quality of being indiscreet: 2....

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   The meaning of INDISCRETION is lack of discretion : imprudence. How to use indiscretion in a sentence.

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   Indiscretion definition: lack of discretion; imprudence. . See examples of INDISCRETION used in a sentence.

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   Indiscretion means lack of discretion, or good judgment; imprudence, or an indiscreet act or remark. See synonyms, word frequency, word origin, and usage examples from various sources.

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   If you commit an indiscretion you are doing something wrong that shows a lack of judgment. Perhaps stealing candy was your first indiscretion. Likely it will not be your last. You'll often hear the word indiscretion used when referring to politicians or public figures caught in a scandal.

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   Indiscretion means lack of discretion or injudiciousness, or an indiscreet act or remark. Find the origin, pronunciation, and translations of indiscretion in English and Spanish.

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   Indiscretion is an act or remark that reveals something secret or that could be embarrassing or offensive. Learn how to use this word in different contexts and see synonyms and collocations.