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Webster 1913 Edition
Indiscretion
Inˊdis-cre′tion
,Noun.
[Pref.
in-
not + discretion
: cf. F. indiscrétion
.] 1.
The quality or state of being indiscreet; lack of discretion; imprudence.
2.
An indiscreet act; indiscreet behavior.
Past
indiscretion
is a venial crime. Cowper.
Webster 1828 Edition
Indiscretion
INDISCRE'TION
,Noun.
Definition 2024
indiscretion
indiscretion
See also: indiscrétion
English
Noun
indiscretion (plural indiscretions)
- The quality or state of being indiscreet; want of discretion; imprudence; rashness.
- An indiscreet or imprudent act; indiscreet behavior.
- A brief sexual liaison.
Translations
Want of discretion
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Indiscreet act
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References
- indiscretion in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
- indiscretion in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913