indiscretion Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the trait of being injudicious
    injudiciousness.
  2. noun a petty misdeed
    peccadillo.

WordNet


In`dis*cre"tion noun
Etymology
Pref. in- not + discretion: cf. F. indiscrétion.
Definitions
  1. The quality or state of being indiscreet; want of discretion; imprudence.
  2. An indiscreet act; indiscreet behavior.
    Past indiscretion is a venial crime. Cowper.

Webster 1913