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- [in-di-skresh-uh n]
- /ˌɪn dɪˈskrɛʃ ən/
- /ˌɪn.dɪˈskreʃ.ən/
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- [in-di-skresh-uh n]
- /ˌɪn dɪˈskrɛʃ ən/
Definitions of indiscretion word
- noun indiscretion lack of discretion; imprudence. 1
- noun indiscretion an indiscreet act, remark, etc. 1
- noun indiscretion Behavior or speech that is indiscreet or displays a lack of good judgment. 1
- noun indiscretion lack of tact 1
- noun indiscretion sth said or done that is indiscreet 1
- variable noun indiscretion If you talk about someone's indiscretion, you mean that they have done or said something that is risky, careless, or likely to upset people. 0
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Origin of indiscretion
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English < Late Latin indiscrētiōn- (stem of indiscrētiō). See in-3, discretion
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Parts of speech for Indiscretion
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indiscretion popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for indiscretion
noun indiscretion
- miscue — a stroke in which the cue fails to make solid contact with the cue ball.
- lapse — an accidental or temporary decline or deviation from an expected or accepted condition or state; a temporary falling or slipping from a previous standard: a lapse of justice.
- recklessness — utterly unconcerned about the consequences of some action; without caution; careless (usually followed by of): to be reckless of danger.
- gaffe — a social blunder; faux pas.
- misjudgment — An act of misjudging, a mistake in judgment.
adjective indiscretion
- injudicious — not judicious; showing lack of judgment; unwise; imprudent; indiscreet: an injudicious decision.
Antonyms for indiscretion
noun indiscretion
- wisdom — the quality or state of being wise; knowledge of what is true or right coupled with just judgment as to action; sagacity, discernment, or insight.
- thoughtfulness — showing consideration for others; considerate.
- discretion — the power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment; freedom of judgment or choice: It is entirely within my discretion whether I will go or stay.
- correction — Corrections are marks or comments made on a piece of work, especially school work, which indicate where there are mistakes and what are the right answers.
- judgment — an act or instance of judging.
Top questions with indiscretion
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