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Meaning of Indiscretion | Babel Free

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

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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