indiscretion

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Scrabble points
15
Words With Friends
18
Letters
12
Pronunciation
/ˌɪndɪsˈkɹɛʃən/

Definition of indiscretion

3 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)The quality or state of being indiscreet; lack of discretion
    “political indiscretion”
    “minor indiscretion”
    “He apologized for his youthful indiscretion.”
    “The scandal was caused by a single indiscretion.”
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noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)The quality or state of being indiscreet; lack of discretion
    “political indiscretion”
    “minor indiscretion”
    “He apologized for his youthful indiscretion.”
    “The scandal was caused by a single indiscretion.”
  2. (countable, uncountable)An indiscreet or imprudent act; indiscreet behavior.
    “forgive an indiscretion”
  3. (countable, uncountable)A brief sexual liaison.

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Etymology

From Old French, from Late Latin indiscrētiō.

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