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indiscretion
noun in·dis·cre·tion \ˌin-dis-ˈkre-shən\
: lack of good judgment or care in behavior and especially in speech : lack of discretion
: an act or remark that shows a lack of good judgment : an indiscreet act or remark
Full Definition of INDISCRETION
1
: lack of discretion : imprudence <dietary indiscretion>
2
a : something (as an act or remark) marked by lack of discretion b : an act at variance with the accepted morality of a society <resigned because of financial indiscretions>
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First Known Use of INDISCRETION
14th century
Related to INDISCRETION
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- familiarity, faux pas, gaff, gaffe, impropriety, solecism
Rhymes with INDISCRETION
INDISCRETION Defined for Kids
indiscretion
noun in·dis·cre·tion \ˌin-di-ˈskre-shən\
Definition of INDISCRETION for Kids
1
: lack of good judgment or care in acting or saying things
2
: a thoughtless or careless act or remark
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