indiscretion

simple noun9 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.3
sexual indiscretion7.5

refers to an act of sexual misconduct or infidelity

youthful indiscretion7.0

an indiscreet act committed when one was young, often seen as forgivable

minor indiscretion6.8

describes a small, unimportant indiscretion

slight indiscretion6.2

describes a small, unimportant indiscretion

serious indiscretion6.0

describes an indiscretion that has significant consequences

personal indiscretion5.5

an indiscretion related to one's private life

dietary indiscretion4.5

refers to eating or drinking something one shouldn't, usually for health reasons

commit an indiscretion7.2

to perform an indiscreet act

regret an indiscretion6.1

to feel sorry or remorseful about an indiscreet act