indiscretion

American  

[in-di-skresh-uhn] / ˌɪn dɪˈskrɛʃ ən /

noun

1. lack of discretion; imprudence.

2. an indiscreet act, remark, etc.

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indiscretion British  

/ ˌɪndɪˈskrɛʃən /

noun

1. the characteristic or state of being indiscreet

2. an indiscreet act, remark, etc

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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

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

And nodding at what he called “past indiscretions,” he hinted that he was not who he claimed to be.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I’m very sorry about that. I was not myself. A moment’s indiscretion. It will not happen again.”

From Literature

Personal indiscretions once seen as disqualifying, such as the extramarital affair that chased Gary Hart from the 1988 presidential race, scarcely raise an eyebrow.

From Los Angeles Times

So it is for the musician themselves, who all began as fans, and the ones highlighted here took it seriously, youthful indiscretions notwithstanding.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• error
• gaffe
• lapse
• miscue
• misjudgment
• recklessness