indiscreetness

noun

Definition of indiscreetnessnext
as in indiscretion

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  1. indiscretion
  2. imprudence
  3. disrespect
Noun
  • Regardless of sincere apologies years after the indiscretions first occurred, ball players on the Astros were granted immunity during Major League Baseball’s investigation which was met with intense criticism.
    Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
  • In the process, gossip comes to light, and indiscretions ruin the hopes of some.
    Gerrad Hall, EW.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of indiscretion
Noun
  • Her imprudence should not go unchallenged because the oath is sacrosanct.
    Boston Herald editorial staff, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2024
  • By Chelsea Leu In 1956, the poet Elizabeth Bishop worried about the imprudence and absurdity of going abroad.
    Chelsea Leu, The Atlantic, 30 June 2024
Definition of imprudence
Noun
  • No disrespect to the American blue line, but the drop-off after Buium is wider for USA.
    The Athletic NHL Staff, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • No disrespect to my fellow writer Tom Scocca, but LEDs have gotten pretty great.
    Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of disrespect
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“Indiscreetness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indiscreetness. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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