1. lack of good judgment in speech or action; behavior that is unwise or inappropriate
2. an act or remark showing poor judgment or lack of care

Examples

• His indiscretion in sharing confidential information cost him his job.
• The politician’s youthful indiscretions came back to haunt her campaign.
• She regretted the indiscretion of speaking so openly about her personal life.
• One moment of indiscretion ruined years of careful reputation building.
• The CEO’s financial indiscretions led to a company scandal.
• Her indiscretion in gossiping about colleagues made her unpopular at work.
• The diplomat was recalled after his public indiscretion about trade negotiations.