indiscretion

noun

in·​dis·​cre·​tion ˌin-di-ˈskre-shən How to pronounce indiscretion (audio)
1
: lack of discretion : imprudence
dietary indiscretion
2
a
: something (such as an act or remark) marked by lack of discretion
b
: an act at variance with the accepted morality of a society
resigned because of financial indiscretions

Examples of indiscretion in a Sentence

She committed a few minor indiscretions. put the incident down as just a youthful indiscretion
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Arsenal’s manager kept a list of Aubameyang’s indiscretions — many of them related to punctuality — and, eventually, the charge sheet was too long. Phil Hay, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025 This wasn’t the first time Rosado ran into indiscretions. Essence, 3 Jan. 2025 With today’s appetite for sensationalism and controversy, the media may jump on anything that even has a hint of indiscretion. Chad Angle, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025 Hegseth, however, has the support of some veterans’ groups that say his past indiscretions are not as important as getting in the job someone who will focus on improving military readiness to fight. Tara Copp, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for indiscretion 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of indiscretion was in the 14th century

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“Indiscretion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indiscretion. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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indiscretion

noun
in·​dis·​cre·​tion ˌin-dis-ˈkresh-ən How to pronounce indiscretion (audio)
1
: lack of discretion : imprudence
2
: an indiscreet act or remark

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