Indiscretion – Lack of good judgement
(Pronounced in-diss-kresh-un)
To remember the definition of the word indiscretion, use the following mnemonic:
In this crèche a lion (indiscretion) was allowed to roam amongst the kids, which showed a lack of good judgement on behalf of the assistants.
Examples of indiscretion in a sentence
After spilling his wife’s secret, he was punished for his indiscretion.
He was able to excuse the boy’s indiscretion due to extraordinary circumstances.
Do not make the indiscretion of revealing a secret that is not yours to reveal.
