Definition of indiscretion
1 : lack of discretion : imprudence dietary indiscretion
2a : something (such as an act or remark) marked by lack of discretionb : an act at variance with the accepted morality of a society resigned because of financial indiscretions
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Examples of indiscretion in a Sentence
She committed a few minor indiscretions.
a single indiscretion can get someone kicked out of that exclusive club
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Martz had loaned the chopper to an adult film company for use in a scene, which explains why there was a video camera handy to film the airborne indiscretion.
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14th Century
First Known Use of indiscretion
14th century
INDISCRETION Defined for English Language Learners
indiscretion
playDefinition of indiscretion for English Language Learners
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: lack of good judgment or care in behavior and especially in speech : lack of discretion
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: an act or remark that shows a lack of good judgment : an indiscreet act or remark
INDISCRETION Defined for Kids
indiscretion
playDefinition of indiscretion for Students
1 : lack of good judgment or care in acting or saying things
2 : a thoughtless or careless act or remark
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