indiscretion

[in-di-skresh-uhn]

noun

1. lack of discretion; imprudence.

2. an indiscreet act, remark, etc.

indiscretion

/ ˌɪndɪˈskrɛʃən /

noun

1. the characteristic or state of being indiscreet

2. an indiscreet act, remark, etc

Other Word Forms

• indiscretionary adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of indiscretion¹

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

Example Sentences

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

As with any building work, finding evidence of past life and indiscretions is not uncommon, especially in town parks.

From BBC

They spoke briefly about it before they were married and then he forgot about what he considered a youthful indiscretion by his wife.

From BBC

It’s worth noting that indiscretion, however heartfelt, became public by accident.

From Los Angeles Times

One could still imagine these boys folding themselves back into society and growing up to lead fairly normal lives despite the indiscretions of their pasts as murderers and accessories to murder.

From Salon

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• gaffe 
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