lack of discretion; indiscreet behavior
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to lack proper restraint; to be indiscreet; to fail in self-control
formalDescribes behavior, speech, or actions that lack proper discretion or self-control, often in social or formal contexts. Typically used in written or formal registers.
Tā他
jiǔ酒
hòu后
shī失
jiǎn检
，
shuō说
le了
yī一
xiē些
bù不
gāi该
shuō说
de的
huà话
。
He was indiscreet after drinking and said some things he shouldn't have.
Zuò作
wéi为
yī一
míng名
gōng公
zhòng众
rén人
wù物
，
tā他
de的
yī一
yán言
yī一
xíng行
dōu都
bù不
néng能
shī失
jiǎn检
。
As a public figure, he cannot afford any indiscretion in his words or deeds.
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Xíng行
wéi为
shī失
jiǎn检
kě可
néng能
huì会
yǐng影
xiǎng响
nǐ你
de的
zhí职
yè业
shēng生
yá涯
。
Indiscreet behavior may affect your career.