in·dis·cre·tion 
/ˌɪndɪˈskrɛʃən/ noun
plural in·dis·cre·tions /ˌɪndɪˈskrɛʃən/ noun 1 [noncount] : lack of good judgment or care in behavior and especially in speech : lack of discretion
▪ He has been criticized for showing indiscretion in his remarks. [=for carelessly saying things that should not be said] 2 [count] : an act or remark that shows a lack of good judgment : an indiscreet act or remark
▪ She committed a few minor indiscretions. ▪ He describes his drug use in college as just a youthful indiscretion. [=a minor mistake made by a young person]
▪ He has been criticized for showing indiscretion in his remarks. [=for carelessly saying things that should not be said]
▪ She committed a few minor indiscretions. ▪ He describes his drug use in college as just a youthful indiscretion. [=a minor mistake made by a young person]
