lack of discretion (noun)

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• discretion — noun 1 freedom to make decisions ADJECTIVE ▪ broad, considerable, full, wide ▪ greater, more ▪ absolute, complete …   Collocations dictionary

• indiscretion — noun Date: 14th century 1. lack of discretion ; imprudence < dietary indiscretion > 2. a. something (as an act or remark) marked by lack of discretion b. an act at variance with the accepted morality of a society < resigned because of financial… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• in·dis·cre·tion — /ˌındıˈskrɛʃən/ noun, pl tions 1 [noncount] : lack of good judgment or care in behavior and especially in speech : lack of discretion He has been criticized for showing indiscretion in his remarks. [=for carelessly saying things that should not… …   Useful english dictionary

• indiscretion — /ɪndəsˈkrɛʃən/ (say induhs kreshuhn) noun 1. lack of discretion; imprudence. 2. an indiscreet act or step …  

• perceptiveness — noun 1. delicate discrimination (especially of aesthetic values) arrogance and lack of taste contributed to his rapid success to ask at that particular time was the ultimate in bad taste • Syn: ↑taste, ↑appreciation, ↑discernment • Derivationally …   Useful english dictionary

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• exercise — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 use of the body to keep healthy ADJECTIVE ▪ good, healthy ▪ hard, heavy, high intensity (esp. AmE), intense, strenuous, vigorous …   Collocations dictionary