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   indiscretion

   /ˌɪndɪˈskrɛʃn/

   noun

   • 1. behaviour or speech that is indiscreet or displays a lack of good judgement: "he knew himself all too prone to indiscretion" Similar imprudenceinjudiciousnesslack of cautionincautionirresponsibilitycarelessnessrashnessunwarinesshasterecklessnessprecipitatenessimpulsivenessfoolhardinessfoolishnessfollypoor judgementshort-sightednessindelicacytactlessnesslack of diplomacyinsensitivityblunderlapsegaffemistakeerrorbreach of etiquetteslipmiscalculationimproprietymisdemeanourtransgressionpeccadillooffencemisdeedcrimefelonysinwrongdoingmisconductmischiefmischievousnesswickednessmisbehaviourbad behaviourfaux pasinformal:slip-uparchaic:trespassOpposite discretion

   Word Origin Middle English: from late Latin indiscretio(n-), from in- (expressing negation) + discretio ‘separation’ (in late Latin ‘discernment’), from discernere ‘separate out, discern’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINDISCRETION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Indiscretion is the quality of being indiscreet or an act or statement that shows lack of care in keeping secrets. Learn more about the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms and translations of indiscretion.

   • English (US)

     INDISCRETION meaning: 1. the quality of being indiscreet: 2....

   • Znaczenie Indiscretion, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     indiscretion definicja: 1. the quality of being indiscreet:...

   • Indiscretion: Indonesian Translation

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   • Indiscretion: Malay Translation

     indiscretion translate: sifat kurang hemat. Learn more in...

   • Translate to Mandarin Chinese

     INDISCRETION translate: 轻率，不慎重, （尤指性关系上的）不检点. Learn more in...

   • Traditional

     INDISCRETION translate: 輕率，不慎重, （尤指性關係上的）不檢點. Learn more in...

   • Indiscretion: Polish Translation

     INDISCRETION translate: niedyskrecja. Learn more in the...

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3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › indiscretionIndiscretion Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Indiscretion is a noun that means lack of discretion, imprudence, or an act at variance with the accepted morality of a society. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of indiscretion.

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   Indiscretion definition: lack of discretion; imprudence. . See examples of INDISCRETION used in a sentence.

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   If you commit an indiscretion you are doing something wrong that shows a lack of judgment. Perhaps stealing candy was your first indiscretion. Likely it will not be your last. You'll often hear the word indiscretion used when referring to politicians or public figures caught in a scandal.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINDISCRETION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Indiscretion means lack of discretion, or good judgment; imprudence, or an indiscreet act or remark. See synonyms, word frequency, word origin, and usage examples from various sources.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › indiscretionIndiscretion - definition of indiscretion by The Free Dictionary

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   Indiscretion means lack of discretion or injudiciousness, or an indiscreet act or remark. Find the origin, pronunciation, and translations of indiscretion in English and Spanish.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › indiscretionindiscretion noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   [uncountable] the act of saying or doing something without thinking about the effect it may have, especially when this reveals something secret or something that could be embarrassing or offensive. He talked to the press in a moment of indiscretion. He had never forgiven her for reporting his indiscretion in front of his friends.