indiscretion
noun/ˌɪndɪˈskrɛʃən/
Frequency rank: #18,540 most common English word
Meaning
an act or remark that is unwise, careless, or reveals something that should be kept private.
Example sentence
His political career was damaged by rumors of past indiscretion.
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