What does "indiscretion" mean?

The quality or state of being indiscreet; lack of discretion

What is a synonym for "indiscretion"?

Common synonyms include: absurdity, act of folly, atrocity, audacity, babbling, betrayal.

Pronounced //ˌɪndɪsˈkɹɛʃən//.

/ˌɪndɪsˈkɹɛʃən/ noun

noun ·Common ·High school level

Noun

1
The quality or state of being indiscreet; lack of discretion countable, uncountable
"political indiscretion"
2
a petty misdeed wordnet
3
An indiscreet or imprudent act; indiscreet behavior. countable, uncountable
"forgive an indiscretion"
4
the trait of being injudicious wordnet
5
A brief sexual liaison. countable, uncountable

"Your frivolity and indiscretion in choosing friends, Tom, can greatly hurt you in life."

From Old French, from Late Latin indiscrētiō.