Definition of 'indiscretion'
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indiscretion in British English
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indiscretionary (ˌindisˈcretionary) adjective
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indiscretion in American English
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ME indiscrecyone < OFr indiscrétion < LL indiscretioWord Frequency
indiscretion in American English
(ˌɪndɪˈskreʃən)
noun
1.
lack of discretion; imprudence
2.
an indiscreet act, remark, etc
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indiscretionary adjective
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