indiscretion

noun

in·​dis·​cre·​tion ˌin-di-ˈskre-shən 

1

: lack of discretion : imprudence

dietary indiscretion

2

a

: something (such 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

Synonyms

• familiarity
• faux pas
• gaff
• gaffe
• impropriety
• solecism

Examples of indiscretion in a Sentence

She committed a few minor indiscretions.

put the incident down as just a youthful indiscretion

Recent Examples on the Web

There is no rock left unturned and no indiscretion unfound. —Lisa Stardust, People.com, 12 Oct. 2024

He was beloved, despite a number of other off-field indiscretions. —Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 2 Oct. 2024

But some are put off by her indiscretions and messy personal life. —Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024

Here’s Our Not-At-All Crazy Theory Episode 2 of the ABC medical drama begins with Dr. Max and Tristan addressing their romantic indiscretions from last week. —Claire Franken, TVLine, 3 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing indiscretion

• youthful indiscretion

Kids Definition

indiscretion

noun

in·​dis·​cre·​tion ˌin-dis-ˈkresh-ən 

1

: lack of discretion : imprudence

2

: an indiscreet act or remark