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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.
[in and discretion.] Want of discretion; imprudence. The grossest vices pass under the fashionable name, indiscretions.

Definition 2024


indiscretion

indiscretion

See also: indiscrétion

English

Noun

indiscretion (plural indiscretions)

  1. The quality or state of being indiscreet; want of discretion; imprudence; rashness.
  2. An indiscreet or imprudent act; indiscreet behavior.
  3. A brief sexual liaison.

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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

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