ইংরেজি

indiscretion

gb/ˌɪndɪskɹˈɛʃən/ us/ˌɪndɪskɹˈɛʃən/
C1 ইংরেজি
অর্থসমূহ
০টি অর্থ
বিশেষ্য C1 event
1

careless act or remark

A careless thing you do or say that causes problems.

ব্যবহারের ধরন: an indiscretion; an indiscretion about [something]; an indiscretion with [someone]
সাধারণ ভুল:
Learners may confuse it with "indifference"; indiscretion is about poor judgment or lack of tact.
সমার্থক শব্দ
gaffe (Often a social or public mistake, especially in speech.) | blunder (A more general serious mistake, not always about tact or privacy.) | slip (Often a small, accidental mistake; less formal.)
বিপরীতার্থক শব্দ
discretion (Careful judgment about what to do or say.) | tact (Skill in speaking or acting without offending.)
কলোকেশন
a serious indiscretion |a minor indiscretion |a regrettable indiscretion |a public indiscretion |a political indiscretion |an indiscretion in public |an indiscretion that cost [someone] [something] |commit an indiscretion |make an indiscretion |forgive an indiscretion
বিষয়
communication |social_life |mistakes
উদাহরণ
  • His indiscretion at the meeting—mentioning the merger talks—quickly reached the press.
  • She apologized for the indiscretion and asked everyone to keep it confidential.
  • A single indiscretion on social media can damage your reputation.
শিক্ষার্থীদের জন্য উদাহরণ
  • It was an indiscretion to share her secret.
  • Please be careful and avoid indiscretions at work.
বিশেষ্য formal C1 event
2

sexual or moral lapse

A sexual or romantic act that people judge as wrong, especially cheating.

ব্যবহারের ধরন: a sexual indiscretion; an indiscretion with [someone]
সাধারণ ভুল:
This meaning is often indirect and euphemistic; it usually implies an affair rather than a minor mistake.
সমার্থক শব্দ
affair (More direct; clearly means a relationship, often secret.) | infidelity (Focuses on unfaithfulness as a concept rather than one incident.) | fling (Usually short and casual; not always presented as morally wrong.)
বিপরীতার্থক শব্দ
fidelity (Faithfulness in a committed relationship.) | faithfulness (General commitment and loyalty to a partner.)
কলোকেশন
a sexual indiscretion |a marital indiscretion |an indiscretion with a colleague |deny an indiscretion |admit an indiscretion |rumors of indiscretion |a past indiscretion |forgive an indiscretion
বিষয়
relationships |ethics
উদাহরণ
  • The tabloid reported a possible indiscretion between the actor and a co-star.
  • He tried to reassure his partner that the indiscretion was a one-time mistake.
  • The senator’s career suffered after allegations of indiscretion.
শিক্ষার্থীদের জন্য উদাহরণ
  • The newspaper wrote about his indiscretion.
  • She left him after his indiscretion.
বিশেষ্য formal C1 property
3

lack of discretion

Not being careful about what you say or do.

ব্যবহারের ধরন: [someone]'s indiscretion; indiscretion in [something]
সাধারণ ভুল:
Often uncountable in this sense; learners may overuse the plural when describing the general trait.
সমার্থক শব্দ
indiscreetness (A close synonym that names the quality directly.) | thoughtlessness (Broader; not specifically about privacy or tact.)
বিপরীতার্থক শব্দ
discretion (The ability to keep information private and act tactfully.) | prudence (Careful, sensible judgment in general.)
কলোকেশন
a reputation for indiscretion |habitual indiscretion |chronic indiscretion |indiscretion in speech |indiscretion with confidential information |criticize [someone]'s indiscretion |be known for indiscretion |punish indiscretion
বিষয়
personality |communication
উদাহরণ
  • His indiscretion made him a risky person to include in sensitive discussions.
  • The company dismissed her for repeated indiscretion with client data.
  • They valued her discretion and avoided colleagues with a history of indiscretion.
শিক্ষার্থীদের জন্য উদাহরণ
  • His indiscretion causes problems at work.
  • Discretion is important; indiscretion can hurt people.
ব্যাকরণ
অভিধানিক রূপ
indiscretion
IPA
GB/ˌɪndɪskɹˈɛʃən/
US/ˌɪndɪskɹˈɛʃən/
শব্দাংশ ও জোর
in - dis - cre - tion (৪টি শব্দাংশ)
Stress on 3rd syllable (cre)
শব্দরূপ
Noun
  • Base: indiscretion
  • Plural: indiscretion, indiscretions
সম্পর্কিত শব্দ
Forms
indiscretions noun
Core family
discretion noun B2 discreet adjective B2 discreetly adverb
Negative and opposite forms
indiscreet adjective indiscreetly adverb
Advanced or less common
discretionary adjective C1
অভিব্যক্তি

a moment of indiscretion

1
/ə mˈoʊmənt əv ˌɪndɪskɹˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase

one brief careless act

A short time when you make a bad choice.

উদাহরণ
  • In a moment of indiscretion, he forwarded the email to the wrong person.
  • She said it was just a moment of indiscretion, but the comment hurt her friend.
  • One moment of indiscretion can undo years of trust.

the indiscretions of youth

1
/ðə ˌɪndɪskɹˈɛʃənz əv jˈuθ/
fixed phrase formal

mistakes made when young

Mistakes people often make when they are young.

উদাহরণ
  • He spoke with surprising honesty about the indiscretions of youth.
  • The memoir recounts the indiscretions of youth without self-pity.
  • She hoped time would erase the indiscretions of youth.

youthful indiscretion

1
/jˈuθfəl ˌɪndɪskɹˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase

Mistake made during youth

A small bad choice made when someone was young.

উদাহরণ
  • He dismissed it as a youthful indiscretion from his college days.
  • Her arrest was due to a youthful indiscretion she now regrets.

youthful indiscretion

1
/jˈuθfəl ˌɪndɪskɹˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase

minor mistake when young

A silly mistake you made when you were young.

উদাহরণ
  • He described the arrest as a youthful indiscretion and moved on with his life.
  • The company decided not to penalize her for a youthful indiscretion on social media.
  • Most people have at least one youthful indiscretion they’d rather forget.

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