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Noun indiscretion has 2 senses
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Definitions from the WebIndiscretionDefinition:An indiscretion refers to an act or remark that is imprudent, thoughtless, or lacking in good judgment, often resulting in embarrassment or regret. Senses:Sense 1:A lack of discretion or carefulness in one's actions or speech. Example sentence:His constant indiscretions at work led to his eventual dismissal. Sense 2:A specific instance of an imprudent or thoughtless act or remark. Example sentence:Mary regretted her indiscretion of sharing confidential information with her colleagues. Sense 3:Not commonly found or known beyond a specific locality or group of individuals. Example sentence:The folklore and traditions of that village remained an indiscretion for outsiders. Sense 4:A romantic or sexual relationship that is considered improper or morally wrong. Example sentence:The novel depicted the consequences of an indiscretion between a married woman and her neighbor. Related Products: | ||||
indiscernible indiscipline indiscreet indiscreetly indiscreetness indiscreminate indiscrepancy indiscrete indiscretion indiscriminant indiscriminate indiscriminately indiscriminating indiscrimination indiscriminative indiscriminatly indiscriminent
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