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

Regardless of sincere apologies years after the indiscretions first occurred, ball players on the Astros were granted immunity during Major League Baseball’s investigation which was met with intense criticism. —Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024

In the process, gossip comes to light, and indiscretions ruin the hopes of some. —Gerrad Hall, EW.com, 27 Nov. 2024

Scoring a stunning goal was not the expected way for Yves Bissouma to make amends for his recent indiscretions. —Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 24 Aug. 2024

McKissic writes that evangelical leaders' acceptance of Trump despite his alleged immoral conduct is hypocritical, contrasting it with their past condemnation of former President Bill Clinton's indiscretions. —David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 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