What are indiscretions?
An indiscreet act or remark. Indiscretion is defined as lack of good judgment with what you say or do. An example of an indiscretion is having an affair while serving in public office. An indiscretion is telling a secret that you promised not to tell.
What does use discretion mean?
1 : care in not attracting attention or letting out private information Use discretion in dealing with the situation. 2 : the power to decide what to do I’ll leave it to your discretion. discretion. noun. dis·cre·tion | \ dis-ˈkre-shən \
What is a discretion person?
Definition of at (someone’s) discretion : done if, how, when, etc., someone chooses to do it. You can cancel the service at your (own) discretion.
What is the synonym of discretion?
circumspection, care, carefulness, caution, wariness, chariness, guardedness. tact, tactfulness, diplomacy, delicacy, sensitivity, subtlety, consideration, prudence, judiciousness, judgement, discrimination, sense, good sense, common sense. kid gloves.
What is discretion example?
Discretion is defined as the right of someone to make choices or the quality of someone who is careful about what they do or say. An example of discretion is the ability of a juror to determine a verdict. An example of discretion is not talking about politics at family dinners.
What does discreet mean in the Bible?
1 : having or showing discernment or good judgment in conduct and especially in speech : prudent especially : capable of preserving prudent silence.
What is a discrete person?
“Discreet” has the better-known meaning: inconspicuous, proper, private, or unnoticeable. If you were a person who handles problems (especially potentially embarrassing problems) without calling attention to them, you might be considered a discreet person.
What do you mean by undignified?
Definition of undignified : not dignified : lacking in dignity or injurious to dignity undignified behavior She did not exactly fall, but she staggered and reeled across the room in a very undignified fashion …—
What does at your discretion mean?
Definition of at (someone’s) discretion : done if, how, when, etc., someone chooses to do it. You can cancel the service at your (own) discretion. Exactly how much to tip a server is at the discretion of the customer.