Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

indiscretion

[in-di-skresh-uhn] / ˌɪn dɪˈskrɛʃ ən /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

There follows a catalog of gaucheness and indiscretion.

From The Wall Street Journal May 1, 2026

Years later, he literally mobilized an army to prevent that brief indiscretion from destroying his political ambitions.

From Barron's Mar. 16, 2026

They spoke briefly about it before they were married and then he forgot about what he considered a youthful indiscretion by his wife.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2025

It’s worth noting that indiscretion, however heartfelt, became public by accident.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 30, 2025

For once he didn’t comment on my food choices, even though a second helping of rice was a classic dietary indiscretion.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram




Vocabulary lists containing indiscretion


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training