indiscretion

• Substantiv, das einen Mangel an Umsicht oder Takt bezeichnet, der oft zu einem kleinen Fehler oder einem sozial unpassenden Verhalten führt.

A noun referring to a lack of good judgment or caution, often resulting in a minor mistake or socially inappropriate action.

1. Lack of good judgmentC1formal

   The quality or state of being unwise or lacking in caution, often leading to embarrassing or problematic situations.

   Unklugheit

   • His indiscretion during the negotiation cost the company a major deal.
   • She regretted her indiscretion in sharing confidential information.
   • The politician's indiscretion was widely reported in the media.

   Synonymecarelessnessfollyfoolishnessimprudenceincautionrashnessrecklessnessthoughtlessness

   Antonymecautiondiscretionjudgmentprudencewisdom

2. Minor wrongdoingC1formal

   A small or petty act that is considered improper or socially unacceptable, but not severely harmful.

   Unbedachtheit

   • The young man's indiscretion was quickly forgiven by his friends.
   • It was a minor indiscretion, but it still caused some embarrassment.
   • Everyone has committed some indiscretion in their youth.

   Synonymeerrorfaux paslapsemisdeedmisdemeanormistakepeccadillosliptransgression

   Antonymedecorumdiscretionjudgmentpropriety