indiscretion
noun/ˌɪndɪsˈkɹɛʃən/
Etymology From Old French, from Late Latin indiscrētiō.
1
The quality or state of being indiscreet; lack of discretion
- political indiscretion
- minor indiscretion
2 more examples
- He apologized for his youthful indiscretion.
- The scandal was caused by a single indiscretion.
2
An indiscreet or imprudent act; indiscreet behavior.
- forgive an indiscretion
3
A brief sexual liaison.
- Derived terms
- dietary indiscretion, indiscretional, youthful indiscretion
- Related terms
- indiscreet, discretion