indiscretion
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dɪˈskrɛʃ noun
1.
lack of discretion; imprudence.
2.
an indiscreet act, remark, etc.
Origin:
1300–50; Middle English < Late Latin indiscrētiōn- (stem of indiscrētiō). See in-3, discretion
1300–50; Middle English < Late Latin indiscrētiōn- (stem of indiscrētiō). See in-3, discretion
Related forms
in·dis·cre·tion·ar·y, adjective
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| —n | |
| 1. | the characteristic or state of being indiscreet |
| 2. | an indiscreet act, remark, etc |
| indis'cretionary | |
| —adj | |
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Example sentences
Don't impose restrictions on me because of her unfortunate indiscretion.
In improper behaviour, indiscretion is an aggravating factor.
Her program is forgiving, so even when she spends time with the bad boys, she can make up the indiscretion elsewhere in her diet.
Yet, it only takes one or two incidents of indiscretion or poor judgment to bring our well-earned position of trust into question.
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