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indiscretion

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

noun

  1. lack of discretion; imprudence.

  2. an indiscreet act, remark, etc.

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

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