Definition of Indiscretion

lack of good judgment or foolish behavior

Examples of Indiscretion in a sentence

After spilling his wife’s secret, he was punished for his indiscretion.  🔊

The lawyer faced serious charges for breaking attorney-client privilege after his indiscretion in revealing his client’s secret.  🔊

After her indiscretion, she received a reprimand from her boss and was threatened with a demotion.  🔊

He was able to excuse the boy’s indiscretion due to extraordinary circumstances.  🔊

Do not make the indiscretion of revealing a secret that is not yours to reveal.  🔊

A minor indiscretion is easily forgiven, but his complete lack of protocol was over the top.  🔊

After losing the company over one million dollars, the woman was fired for her indiscretion.  🔊

The President's indiscretion caused the peace treaty to fall through.  🔊

The man followed her with his eyes, an indiscretion that he paid for later when his wife noticed.  🔊

His indiscretion at dinner offended the guests and caused them to back out of the deal.  🔊

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