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Indiscretion Meaning in English

word

ˌɪndɪsˈkɹɛʃən
in-di-SKRESH-uhn
ˌɪndɪskɹˈɛʃən
in-dis-KRESH-uhn

التعريف

An act or remark that shows a lack of good judgment, often involving a mistake, carelessness, or a socially unacceptable action.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Common in formal or semi-formal contexts to refer to mistakes in judgment, especially about privacy, manners, or social norms. Typical collocations: 'a moment of indiscretion,' 'youthful indiscretions.' Often used to soften or politely describe wrongdoing.

جمل نموذجية

His comment at the meeting was an indiscretion.

basic

She regretted her indiscretion afterwards.

basic

A single indiscretion can damage your reputation.

basic

He tried to laugh off his indiscretion, but everyone noticed.

natural

The politician's indiscretions from years ago were exposed in the news.

natural

She blamed her mistake on a moment of indiscretion.

natural