indiscretion
ˌɪndɪˈskrɛʃən
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Definition of indiscretion - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
behaviorinappropriate or careless act or remark showing poor judgment
  • His indiscretion at the meeting embarrassed everyone.
gaffe imprudence misstep
2.
relationshipbrief sexual affair
  • Their indiscretion was the talk of the town.
affair fling liaison
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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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  1. French:indiscrétion, incartade, ...
  2. German:Indiskretion, Affäre, ...
  3. Italian:indiscrezione, scappatella, ...
  4. Spanish:indiscreción, aventura, ...
  5. Portuguese:indiscrição, ...
  6. Chinese:轻率, 风流韵事, ...
  7. Japanese:軽率な行為, 不貞, ...
  8. Arabic:طَيْش, نَزْوَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְעִידָה, רוֹמָן קָצָר, ...
  10. Russian:неосторожность, ...
  11. Ukrainian:нескромність, інтрижка, ...
  12. Hindi:अविवेक, क्षणिक संबंध, ...
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