Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

viewer-discretion

Noun

/ˈvjuːər dɪsˈkrɛʃən/

Definition

A warning often found in media content indicating that viewers should use their own judgment about what they choose to watch, as the material may contain themes that are sensitive or inappropriate for some audiences.

Examples

Many TV shows include a viewer-discretion advisory before particularly intense scenes.
The movie started with a viewer-discretion warning due to its graphic content.

Meaning

Viewer discretion means that it is up to the viewers to decide if they feel comfortable consuming the content presented, often because it may be violent, sexual, or graphic in nature.