indiscretion

• Nom désignant un manque de discrétion, de prudence ou de réserve, souvent lié à une parole ou une action qui révèle ce qui aurait dû rester secret, ou à un comportement socialement inapproprié ou une légère erreur de jugement.

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.

   Indiscrétion (manque de discernement)

   • 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.

   Synonymescarelessnessfollyfoolishnessimprudenceincautionrashnessrecklessnessthoughtlessness

   Antonymescautiondiscretionjudgmentprudencewisdom

2. Minor wrongdoingC1formal

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

   Écart de conduite mineur

   • 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.

   Synonymeserrorfaux paslapsemisdeedmisdemeanormistakepeccadillosliptransgression

   Antonymesdecorumdiscretionjudgmentpropriety