Indiscretion

Pronunciation: /ˌɪndɪˈskrɛʃən/

Indiscretion (noun)

  1. The act of saying or doing something without thinking carefully, often causing problems.
  2. A statement or action that shows a lack of good judgment, often leading to embarrassment.

Examples

  • His indiscretion led to serious consequences for everyone involved.
  • Her indiscretion caused an awkward silence in the room.

Common collocations: show indiscretion, commit an indiscretion, make an indiscretion, avoid indiscretion

Synonyms of Indiscretion

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Indiscretion

  • Discretion is the ability to make wise choices.