Definition Synonyms
Definition of indiscretion - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
behaviorinappropriate or careless act or remark showing poor judgment
- His indiscretion at the meeting embarrassed everyone.
2.
relationshipbrief sexual affair
- Their indiscretion was the talk of the town.
Expressions with indiscretion
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minor mistake made during young age
His youthful indiscretion was forgiven as a part of growing up..
Origin of indiscretion
Latin, in- (not) + discretio (separation)
Terms with indiscretion included in their meaning
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youthful indiscretion
engage in reckless behavior in youth
Examples of indiscretion in a sentence
Her indiscretion on social media caused family arguments. Their indiscretion led to a scandalous divorce. Caught in an indiscretion, he resigned from his position.
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- French:indiscrétion, incartade, ...
- German:Indiskretion, Affäre, ...
- Italian:indiscrezione, scappatella, ...
- Spanish:indiscreción, aventura, ...
- Portuguese:indiscrição, ...
- Chinese:轻率, 风流韵事, ...
- Japanese:軽率な行為, 不貞, ...
- Arabic:طَيْش, نَزْوَة, ...
- Hebrew:מְעִידָה, רוֹמָן קָצָר, ...
- Russian:неосторожность, ...
- Ukrainian:нескромність, інтрижка, ...
- Hindi:अविवेक, क्षणिक संबंध, ...
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