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Indiscretion

Noun CEFR C1
ˌɪndɪsˈkɹɛʃən

Definitions

  1. The quality or state of being indiscreet; lack of discretion
    countable, uncountable
  2. An indiscreet or imprudent act; indiscreet behavior.
    countable, uncountable
  3. A brief sexual liaison.
    countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Españolindiscreción
Françaisindiscrétion
DeutschIndiskretion
16 more languages

Examples

“political indiscretion”
“minor indiscretion”
“He apologized for his youthful indiscretion.”
“The scandal was caused by a single indiscretion.”
“forgive⟳ an indiscretion”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

Indiscretions Indiscriminate Indiscriminately Indiscriminateness Indiscriminating Indiscriminatingly

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