indiscretion

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   An unwise or careless act or remark, especially one that causes embarrassment.

   One small indiscretion at the party cost him the promotion.

2. 2
   noun

   The quality of being indiscreet; a lack of good judgement or tact.

   His political indiscretion made everyone in the room uncomfortable.

3. 3
   noun

   A brief, secret sexual affair.

   The scandal grew once details of his youthful indiscretion came to light.

From Old French, from Late Latin indiscrētiō.

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