Associations to the word «Indiscretion»

Wiktionary

INDISCRETION, noun. The quality or state of being indiscreet; want of discretion; imprudence; rashness.
INDISCRETION, noun. An indiscreet or imprudent act; indiscreet behavior.
INDISCRETION, noun. A brief sexual liaison.

Dictionary definition

INDISCRETION, noun. The trait of being injudicious.
INDISCRETION, noun. A petty misdeed.

Wise words

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.