indiscretion
Americannoun
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the characteristic or state of being indiscreet
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an indiscreet act, remark, etc
Other Word Forms
- indiscretionary adjective
Etymology
Origin of indiscretion
1300–50; Middle English < Late Latin indiscrētiōn- (stem of indiscrētiō ). See in- 3, discretion
Example Sentences
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Years later, he literally mobilized an army to prevent that brief indiscretion from destroying his political ambitions.
From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026
Towards the start of his reign, Frank dropped a player from Tottenham's starting XI after the squad member reported late for a pre-match meeting and then did not apologise for the indiscretion.
From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026
It’s a momentary indiscretion that ends up having lasting repercussions, and it makes viewers laugh and scream, sometimes simultaneously.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 2, 2024
Eventually though, Uche apologizes and moves on from Aaliyah's indiscretion.
From Salon • Sep. 28, 2023
Tersteeg does betray his confidence, and when the news of his indiscretion gets back to his family, Ma and Pa are horrified.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
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