Indiscretion
Pronunciation: /ˌɪndɪˈskrɛʃən/
Indiscretion (noun)
- The act of saying or doing something without thinking carefully, often causing problems.
- 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