indiscretion

[ in-di-skresh-uh n ]
/ ˌɪn dɪˈskrɛʃ ən /
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noun

lack of discretion; imprudence.
an indiscreet act, remark, etc.

Origin of indiscretion

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

OTHER WORDS FROM indiscretion

in·dis·cre·tion·ar·y, adjective

Words nearby indiscretion

indiscerptible, indiscipline, indiscoverable, indiscreet, indiscrete, indiscretion, indiscriminate, indiscriminating, indiscrimination, indiscussible, indispensable

Words related to indiscretion

miscue, lapse, recklessness, error, gaffe, misjudgment, goof, folly, imprudence, foolishness, thoughtlessness, hastiness, stupidity, slip, stumble, rashness, gaucherie, crudeness, excitability, foul-up

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British Dictionary definitions for indiscretion

indiscretion
/ (ˌɪndɪˈskrɛʃən) /

noun

the characteristic or state of being indiscreet
an indiscreet act, remark, etc

Derived forms of indiscretion

indiscretionary, adjective