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Antonyms for in discretions


Grammar : Noun
Spell : in-di-skresh-uh n
Phonetic Transcription : ˌɪn dɪˈskrɛʃ ən



Definition of in discretions

Origin :
  • mid-14c., "want of discretion," from Old French indiscrécion "foolishness, imprudence" (12c.), from Late Latin indiscretionem (nominative indiscretio) "lack of discernment," from in- (see in- (1)) + discretionem (see discretion). Meaning "indiscreet act" is from c.1600.
  • As in indiscretion : noun mistake
  • As in lapse : noun mistake
  • As in misstep : noun mistake, wrong move
  • As in peccadillo : noun small fault
  • As in slip : noun error, goof
  • As in temerity : noun nerve, audacity
  • As in trip : noun error, blunder
  • As in blunder : noun mistake
  • As in venial sin : noun slight transgression
  • As in rashness : noun recklessness
  • As in imbecility : noun foolishness
  • As in incautiousness : noun temerity
  • As in senselessness : noun foolishness
  • As in temerariousness : noun temerity
  • As in embarrassment : noun humiliation, shame
  • As in fault : noun blame, sin; mistake
  • As in faux pas : noun social error
  • As in folly : noun nonsense, ridiculous idea
  • As in foolishness : noun idiocy, nonsense
  • As in gaffe : noun mistake, goof
  • As in guilt : noun blame; bad conscience over responsibility

Synonyms for in discretions

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