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US/ˌɪn.dɪˈskreʃ.ən/
UK/ˌɪn.dɪˈskreʃ.ən/
a careless act or remark, especially one that reveals secrets or causes embarrassment
In context
A single indiscretion on social media cost the politician his career.
She forgave his youthful indiscretions and moved on.
The newspaper reported the minister's indiscretion in great detail.
Words that go with indiscretion
adjective + noun
- youthful indiscretionHe regretted a youthful indiscretion.
- minor indiscretionA minor indiscretion can damage a reputation.
- past indiscretionReporters dug up a past indiscretion.
verb + noun
- commit an indiscretionHe committed a serious indiscretion at the party.
- forgive an indiscretionShe chose to forgive his indiscretion.