Meaning & use
Indiscretions
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Acts or remarks that show a lack of good judgment, especially ones that are socially or morally improper.
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The politician's youthful indiscretions later became a media focus.
She apologized for the indiscretions that had embarrassed her family.
A note on using this word
Often used euphemistically to refer to minor scandals or affairs without naming them explicitly.
Words with a similar meaning
misstepsblundersimproprieties
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Words with an opposite meaning
prudencediscretion
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