1. acts or instances of poor judgment or lack of wisdom in speech or behavior
Usage: plural form of indiscretion
2. minor wrongdoings or inappropriate behaviors, especially those that could cause embarrassment or scandal
Usage: often refers to social or moral lapses

Examples

• The politician’s past indiscretions came to light during the campaign.
• She regretted the indiscretions of her youth.
• His financial indiscretions led to serious consequences.
• The memoir revealed several embarrassing indiscretions.
• Minor indiscretions in college shouldn’t define someone’s entire career.
• The company fired him for his professional indiscretions.
• Her indiscretions at the party became the subject of gossip.