انگریزی

indiscretion

gb/ˌɪndɪskɹˈɛʃən/ us/ˌɪndɪskɹˈɛʃən/
C1 انگریزی
معانی
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اسم C1 event
1

careless act or remark

A careless thing you do or say that causes problems.

استعمال کا انداز: an indiscretion; an indiscretion about [something]; an indiscretion with [someone]
عام غلطی:
Learners may confuse it with "indifference"; indiscretion is about poor judgment or lack of tact.
ہم معنی الفاظ
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.)
متضاد الفاظ
discretion (Careful judgment about what to do or say.) | tact (Skill in speaking or acting without offending.)
لفظی تراکیب
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
موضوعات
communication |social_life |mistakes
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • It was an indiscretion to share her secret.
  • Please be careful and avoid indiscretions at work.
اسم formal C1 event
2

sexual or moral lapse

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

استعمال کا انداز: a sexual indiscretion; an indiscretion with [someone]
عام غلطی:
This meaning is often indirect and euphemistic; it usually implies an affair rather than a minor mistake.
ہم معنی الفاظ
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.)
متضاد الفاظ
fidelity (Faithfulness in a committed relationship.) | faithfulness (General commitment and loyalty to a partner.)
لفظی تراکیب
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
موضوعات
relationships |ethics
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • The newspaper wrote about his indiscretion.
  • She left him after his indiscretion.
اسم formal C1 property
3

lack of discretion

Not being careful about what you say or do.

استعمال کا انداز: [someone]'s indiscretion; indiscretion in [something]
عام غلطی:
Often uncountable in this sense; learners may overuse the plural when describing the general trait.
ہم معنی الفاظ
indiscreetness (A close synonym that names the quality directly.) | thoughtlessness (Broader; not specifically about privacy or tact.)
متضاد الفاظ
discretion (The ability to keep information private and act tactfully.) | prudence (Careful, sensible judgment in general.)
لفظی تراکیب
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
موضوعات
personality |communication
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • His indiscretion causes problems at work.
  • Discretion is important; indiscretion can hurt people.
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indiscretion
IPA
GB/ˌɪndɪskɹˈɛʃən/
US/ˌɪndɪskɹˈɛʃən/
ہجا بندی اور زور
in - dis - cre - tion (4 ہجے)
Stress on 3rd syllable (cre)
لفظ کی شکلیں
Noun
  • Base: indiscretion
  • Plural: indiscretion, indiscretions
متعلقہ الفاظ
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
عبارات

a moment of indiscretion

1
/ə mˈoʊmənt əv ˌɪndɪskɹˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase

one brief careless act

A short time when you make a bad choice.

مثالیں
  • 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.

مثالیں
  • 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.

مثالیں
  • 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.

مثالیں
  • 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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