indiscretion
[ in-di-skresh-uhn ]
/ ˌɪn dɪˈskrɛʃ ən /
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noun
lack of discretion; imprudence.
an indiscreet act, remark, etc.
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indiscretion
/ (ˌɪndɪˈskrɛʃən) /
noun
the characteristic or state of being indiscreet
an indiscreet act, remark, etc
Derived forms of indiscretion
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