Indiscretion

Pronunciation: /ɪn.dɪˈskrɛ.ʃən/

Definitions of indiscretion

noun lack of good judgment or wisdom; behavior that is not sensible or wise

Example Sentences

A1 I made an indiscretion by accidentally spilling my drink on the table.

A2 She regretted her indiscretion of sharing her friend's secret with others.

B1 His indiscretion of gossiping about his boss led to his dismissal from the company.

B2 The politician's indiscretion was caught on camera and caused a scandal.

C1 The journalist's indiscretion in publishing unverified information led to a lawsuit.

C2 The CEO's indiscretion in making inappropriate comments at a public event tarnished the company's reputation.

Examples of indiscretion in a Sentence

formal The politician's indiscretion was widely criticized by the public.

informal I heard about Sarah's little indiscretion at the office party.

slang He got caught up in some serious indiscretions last night.

figurative Her indiscretion was like a ticking time bomb waiting to explode.

Grammatical Forms of indiscretion

• past tense: indiscretions
• plural: indiscretions
• comparative: more indiscreet
• superlative: most indiscreet
• present tense: indiscretion
• future tense: will indiscretion
• perfect tense: has indiscretion
• continuous tense: is indiscretion
• singular: indiscretion
• positive degree: indiscreet
• infinitive: to indiscretion
• gerund: indiscreting
• participle: indiscreting

Origin and Evolution of indiscretion

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'indiscretion' originated from the Latin word 'indiscretio', which means lack of discernment or judgement.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'indiscretion' has evolved to refer to a lack of good judgment or the act of saying or doing something that is unwise or socially inappropriate.