indiscretion

• Sustantivo que designa una falta de prudencia o de discreción, a menudo una acción o comentario que resulta inapropiado o socialmente indebido, aunque no necesariamente grave.

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.

   Falta de discernimiento

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscarelessnessfollyfoolishnessimprudenceincautionrashnessrecklessnessthoughtlessness

   Antónimoscautiondiscretionjudgmentprudencewisdom

2. Minor wrongdoingC1formal

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

   Falta leve

   • 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.

   Sinónimoserrorfaux paslapsemisdeedmisdemeanormistakepeccadillosliptransgression

   Antónimosdecorumdiscretionjudgmentpropriety