| 单词 | indiscretion |
| 释义 | indiscretion (once / 1854 pages) n If you commit an indiscretion you are doing something wrong that shows a lack of judgment. Perhaps stealing candy was your first indiscretion. Likely it will not be your last. You'll often hear the word indiscretion used when referring to politicians or public figures caught in a scandal. Used this way, the word implies poor judgment for both the wrong and the fact that the politician got caught. If you are going to commit an indiscretion, it's best to be a bit discreet, or subtle, about it. WORD FAMILYindiscretion: indiscretions+/discretion: discretional, discretionary, discretions, indiscretion/discretional: discretionally USAGE EXAMPLESHigh collars and long sleeves used to be the best way to hide such indiscretions. Washington Times(Dec 06, 2016) They defeated the Portland Trail Blazers, taking a 107-103 victory at Madison Square Garden, surviving a white-knuckle fourth quarter and overcoming their early indiscretions. New York Times(Nov 22, 2016) And there’s a much longer list of folk who need to make amends for all manner of indiscretion done in the name of democracy. Time(Nov 22, 2016) 1n the trait of being injudicious Syn|Hyper injudiciousness folly, foolishness, unwiseness the trait of acting stupidly or rashly 2n a petty misdeed Syn|Hyper peccadillo misbehavior, misbehaviour, misdeed improper or wicked or immoral behavior |
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