In'/dis-crē'tion, n.
(-krēsh'un), n. [Prefix in, not, and discretion; Fr. indiscrétion, Pr. indiscretio, Sp. indiscrecion, It. indiscrezione. See supra.]
Sense 1. The quality of being indiscreet; want of discretion; imprudence.
Misfortune is not crime, nor is indiscretion always the greatest guilt. Burke.
Sense 2. An indiscreet act; indiscreet behavior.