indiscretion
noun
in·dis·cre·tion
ˌin-di-ˈskre-shən 
1
: lack of discretion : imprudence
dietary indiscretion
2
a
: something (such as an act or remark) marked by lack of discretion
b
: an act at variance with the accepted morality of a society
resigned because of financial indiscretions
Examples of indiscretion in a Sentence
She committed a few minor indiscretions.
put the incident down as just a youthful indiscretion
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Yes, but: King's family is concerned that Trump's order to release records about his assassination could revive the FBI's attempts to discredit him — efforts that sought to exploit his indiscretions with women and undermine his legacy, sources close to his relatives told Axios.
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Russell Contreras, Axios, 20 Feb. 2025
Those indiscretions did not factor into my decision.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
However, in recent years Bayrou has been a close adviser to Macron (he was supposed to have joined the first Macron cabinet but fell foul of a minor party funding scandal – Marine Le Pen is charged with the same type of indiscretion but on a larger scale).
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Some follow-up communication, apologizing for his indiscretion, is likely necessary.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025
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Russell Contreras, Axios, 20 Feb. 2025
Those indiscretions did not factor into my decision.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
However, in recent years Bayrou has been a close adviser to Macron (he was supposed to have joined the first Macron cabinet but fell foul of a minor party funding scandal – Marine Le Pen is charged with the same type of indiscretion but on a larger scale).
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Some follow-up communication, apologizing for his indiscretion, is likely necessary.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for indiscretion
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“Indiscretion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indiscretion. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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indiscretion
noun
in·dis·cre·tion
ˌin-dis-ˈkresh-ən
1
: lack of discretion : imprudence
2
: an indiscreet act or remark
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