indiscretion

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   The quality or state of being indiscreet; lack of discretion

   political indiscretion

2. 2
   noun

   An indiscreet or imprudent act; indiscreet behavior.

   forgive an indiscretion

3. 3
   noun

   a petty misdeed

4. 4
   noun

   the trait of being injudicious

5. 5
   noun

   A brief sexual liaison.

Etymology

From Old French, from Late Latin indiscrētiō.