indiscretion

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

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

British Dictionary definitions for indiscretionary

indiscretion
/ (ˌɪndɪˈskrɛʃən) /

noun

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

Derived forms of indiscretion

indiscretionary, adjective