indiscretion

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˌɪndɪˈskrɛʃən/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˌɪndɪˈskrɛʃən/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(in′di skreshən)


indiscretion
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Sense: The quality of lacking prudence and judgment
Synonyms:
indiscreetness, unseemliness, impropriety, injudiciousness
Antonyms:
prudence, caution Collocations, discretion Collocations, care Collocations, discreetness, attention Collocations, heed Collocations, forethought, wisdom Collocations, vigilance, dignity, judiciousness, thoughtfulness, consideration Collocations
Sense: An example of indiscretion
Synonyms:
blunder Collocations, slip Collocations, gaffe, faux pas
Antonyms:
accuracy Collocations, correctness, correction Collocations, good judgment, wise move, excellence, diplomacy, tact


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