indiscretion

3 definitions • 4 examples

the quality of being indiscreet:

Jones was censured for indiscretion in leaking a secret report to the press.

something, especially a sexual relationship, that is considered embarrassing or morally wrong:

youthful indiscretion We should forgive him a few youthful indiscretions.

lack of care in saying or doing things that should be kept secret, or an act or statement that shows such lack of care:

[ C ] youthful indiscretions

[ U ] This sort of indiscretion is unforgivable!