indiscretion

[ in-di-skresh-uhn ]
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noun
  1. lack of discretion; imprudence.

  2. an indiscreet act, remark, etc.

Origin of indiscretion

1
1300–50; Middle English <Late Latin indiscrētiōn- (stem of indiscrētiō). See in-3, discretion

Other words from indiscretion

  • in·dis·cre·tion·ar·y, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for indiscretion

indiscretion

/ (ˌɪndɪˈskrɛʃən) /


noun
  1. the characteristic or state of being indiscreet

  2. an indiscreet act, remark, etc

Derived forms of indiscretion

  • indiscretionary, adjective

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