indiscretion
lack of discretion; imprudence.
an indiscreet act, remark, etc.
Origin of indiscretion
1Other words from indiscretion
- in·dis·cre·tion·ar·y, adjective
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How to use indiscretion in a sentence
Meanwhile, many of these servers lock new users out until a trusted member has vouched for them, making it difficult to infiltrate and report servers for specific indiscretions.
Twitch hate raids are more than just a Twitch problem, and they’re only getting worse | Nathan Grayson | August 25, 2021 | Washington PostHere’s a selection of the many indiscretions that get a pass.
Nine Insane Things GOP Reps Did That Kevin McCarthy Didn’t Give a Sh*t About | Zoe Richards | July 1, 2021 | The Daily BeastBefore that, Humans saw a family thrown into crisis following the father’s indiscretion with their robot assistant.
A New Season of The Girlfriend Experience Gives Us Yet Another Exploration of Tech and Male Desire | Judy Berman | April 30, 2021 | TimeOn “Somebody’s Problem,” he sings about “thekindagirl” whose magnetism defies his better judgment, as if fast-forwarding through his indiscretion.
Morgan Wallen’s big moment feels about 19 songs too long | Chris Richards | January 14, 2021 | Washington PostThis was before Cassidy entered politics, and the Republican congressman now calls that donation a “youthful indiscretion.”
Mary Landrieu-Bill Cassidy Louisiana Senate Race Heads to a Runoff | Tim Mak | November 5, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
They often harp on the indiscretion, such as an affair, and not the larger picture.
Why Do Voters Stick With Hypocrites Like Scott DesJarlais? | Keli Goff | August 18, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTI will admit to one ethical indiscretion in the reporting of these stories.
There is this cult of moral outrage that exists today, where people turn even the slightest indiscretion into a huge scandal.
John Oliver on ‘Last Week Tonight,’ Turning Down CBS, and ‘Nauseating’ American Politics | Marlow Stern | May 1, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe long-ago indiscretion was forgotten as he condemned free-spending liberals and pledged to “stop the gravy train.”
Her conduct, frank and open-hearted, was irreproachable, ever above even the slightest suspicion of indiscretion.
Madame Roland, Makers of History | John S. C. AbbottAnd your sister-in-law's own affair, dear Mrs. Dodd, is it an indiscretion to ask you if it is settled yet?
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume II (of 3) | Charles James WillsThen, perhaps, I shall commit the indiscretion of asking you to give me a helping hand.
Charles Baudelaire, His Life | Thophile GautierYou were right, Marguerite; you had already been guilty of an indiscretion which only your attachment to me can excuse.
The Seven Cardinal Sins: Envy and Indolence | Eugne Sue"indiscretion is the better part of valor," said she, dropping her head but raising her eyes.
In Search of the Unknown | Robert W. Chambers
British Dictionary definitions for indiscretion
/ (ˌɪndɪˈskrɛʃən) /
the characteristic or state of being indiscreet
an indiscreet act, remark, etc
Derived forms of indiscretion
- indiscretionary, adjective
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