English Explanatory Dictionary

indiscretion

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The quality or state of being indiscreet; lack of discretion
  2. An indiscreet or imprudent act; indiscreet behavior.
  3. A brief sexual liaison.

Pronunciation

/ˌɪndɪsˈkɹɛʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-indiscretion.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-indiscretion.wav

Word forms

indiscretion indiscretions

Etymology

From Old French, from Late Latin indiscrētiō.

Synonyms

imprudence rashness

Related words

indiscreet discretion

Derived words

dietary indiscretion indiscretional youthful indiscretion
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