noun
indiscretion
ihn-dihs-KREH-shuhn
noun
1
A lack of good judgment or tact, especially about private matters.
"His indiscretion cost him the trust of his team."
2
A careless or unwise act, especially one that reveals something better kept quiet.
"Leaking the memo was a serious indiscretion."
3
A brief, secretive romantic or sexual affair.
"The tabloids hinted at a youthful indiscretion in the senator's past."
How to Use Indiscretion
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA slip in judgment or tact — saying or doing something you shouldn't have.
Common pairings
youthful indiscretion
a moment of indiscretion
Word Forms
indiscretions plural
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Etymology
From Old French, ultimately from Late Latin indiscretio.