indiscretions

noun

plural of indiscretion
as in blunders
a socially improper or unsuitable act or remark put the incident down as just a youthful indiscretion

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Recent Examples of indiscretions Eventually, Batula moved past Cooke’s indiscretions and married him in 2021. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 29 June 2026 History is littered with the careers of politicians who committed crimes or engaged in moral indiscretions and then tried to lie their way out of public shame. — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 June 2026 Was the majesty of America’s historical mission enough to forgive the indiscretions of the present? — Literary Hub, 15 June 2026 Democratic leaders seem determined not to allow anything to get in the way of winning Maine’s Senate seat, even if that requires willful blindness toward Platner’s lengthening record of indiscretions. — Shannon A. Mullen, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026 Ultimately though, Johnson was undone by his own indiscretions. — Inaya Folarin Iman, CBS News, 19 May 2026 If true, or without a plausible explanation, the indiscretions could remove Stewart as a genuine political threat for November. — Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026 Coming Up Carbs In a third act mea culpa that feels reminiscent of Andy and Nate’s makeup from the first film, Emily apologizes to Andy for her latest round of workplace indiscretions. — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 1 May 2026 According to Becerra, actually, Democrats have done wonders for Californians with only a few minor indiscretions. — Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indiscretions
  1. blunders
  2. mistakes
  3. improprieties
  4. errors
  5. gaffes
Noun
  • Avoid these 8 common design blunders to make the most of even the smallest garden.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026
  • In 2026, Mattel is doubling down and averting any PR blunders with a Holiday Barbie that, by all accounts, looks genuinely gorgeous.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
Definition of blunders
Noun
  • As a more hands-off or less stressful option, many Americans turn to a bread machine for an easier homemade bread option, but this appliance presents a new set of questions and potential bread machine mistakes.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2026
  • An additional 2-foot buffer allows for the homeowner who prefers more of a flood safety cushion and for any minor construction mistakes.
    — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of mistakes
Noun
  • As reported exclusively at Fox News Digital, the Justice Department has launched a grand jury investigation into Singham for alleged money laundering and other financial improprieties.
    — Asra Q. Nomani , Solly Boussidan, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026
  • During Monday’s meeting trustees forcefully pushed back on the suggestion that there were governance improprieties.
    — Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026
Definition of improprieties
Noun
  • By using a mathematical technique to reduce the precision of some data, the researchers brought that figure down to 51 watts without compromising the system’s ability to detect dangerous computational errors.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
  • According to Bergh, part of the issue is that many state agencies are struggling with staffing pressures and paperwork backlogs, especially amid efforts to prevent errors on food aid applications and avoid new federal penalties.
    — Juliana Kim, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of errors
Noun
  • Hilton, 48, made a name in the early 2000s publicizing and sometimes belittling celebrities who made public gaffes or otherwise found themselves in trouble with the law.
    — Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 5 Aug. 2026
  • After a positive first half, the Current was done in by a series of second-half gaffes — three critical moments without the ball.
    — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
Definition of gaffes

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