Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
youthful indiscretion
noun
/ˈjuːθfəl ˌɪndɪsˈkrɛʃən/
Definition
A lack of good judgment or poor choices made during one’s youth.
Examples
- Drinking excessively at a party was a youthful indiscretion he later regretted.
- Her youthful indiscretion of skipping classes didn’t define her future.
- Many celebrities have had their youthful indiscretions brought to light in the media.
Meaning
The term refers to actions or decisions taken in one’s younger years that may be considered reckless, naïve, or immature, often involving risk-taking and a lack of foresight which one might later regret.
Synonyms
- youthful folly
- naivety
- immaturity
- recklessness
- foolishness
