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indiscretion.

The quality or state of being indiscreet; lack of discretion

12 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˌɪndɪsˈkɹɛʃən/
  1. The quality or state of being indiscreet; lack of discretion

    countable · uncountable
    political indiscretion
    minor indiscretion
  2. An indiscreet or imprudent act; indiscreet behavior.

    countable · uncountable
    forgive an indiscretion
  3. A brief sexual liaison.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From Old French, from Late Latin indiscrētiō.

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