indiscretion

Indiscretion, n.

Etymology: [Pref. in- not + discretion: cf. F. indiscrétion.]

1. The quality or state of being indiscreet; want of discretion; imprudence.

2. An indiscreet act; indiscreet behavior. Past indiscretion is a venial crime. Cowper.

Shades of meaning

Fernald lists indiscretion only as an antonym, under modesty, prudence, wisdom.

He lists it without comment; the entries above explain its neighbors.

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