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   In·dis·cre·tion

   /ˌindəˈskreSH(ə)n/

   

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   • 1. behavior or speech that is indiscreet or displays a lack of good judgment: "he knew himself all too prone to indiscretion" Similar imprudenceinjudiciousnesslack of cautionincautionirresponsibilitycarelessnessrashnessunwarinesshasterecklessnessprecipitatenessimpulsivenessfoolhardinessfoolishnessfollypoor judgmentshort-sightednessindelicacytactlessnesslack of diplomacyinsensitivityblunderlapsegaffemistakeerrorbreach of etiquetteslipmiscalculationimproprietymisdemeanortransgressionpeccadillooffensemisdeedcrimefelonysinwrongdoingmisconductmischiefmischievousnesswickednessmisbehaviorbad behaviorfaux pasinformal:slip-uparchaic:trespassOpposite discretion

   Word Origin Middle English: from late Latin indiscretio(n-), from in- (expressing negation) + discretio ‘separation’ (in late Latin ‘discernment’), from discernere ‘separate out, discern’.

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   • Indiscretion: a socially improper or unsuitable act or remark. Synonyms: familiarity, faux pas, gaff… Antonyms: amenity, attention, civility… Find the right word.

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   • Such indiscretions can include tax evasion, failure to report foreign bank accounts, sanctions violations, money laundering, and structuring. When evidence of such conduct is revealed, it is important to consult with an attorney to limit your exposure to both civil and criminal liability.

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   What is indiscreet behavior?

   • Behavior or speech that is indiscreet or displays a lack of good judgment “Our politicians, rather than be themselves, have to hide and cover up any indiscretion of any sort because of the hounding they will get.” An act that is rash or reckless, or the state of being rash or reckless

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   noun. These are words and phrases related to indiscretion. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of indiscretion. MISSTEP. Synonyms. misstep. error. delinquency. shortcoming. fault. transgression. sin. vice. offense. defect. faux pas. gaffe. lapse. dereliction. breach of etiquette. slip. blooper. Slang.

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