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   In·dis·creet

   /ˌindəˈskrēt/

   

   adjective

   • 1. having, showing, or proceeding from too great a readiness to reveal things that should remain secret or private: "they have been embarrassed by indiscreet friends" Similar imprudentimpoliticunwiseinjudiciousincautiousirresponsibleill-judgedill-advisedmisguidedill-consideredcarelessrashunwaryhastyrecklessprecipitateimpulsivefoolhardyfoolishshort-sightedundiplomaticindelicatetactlessinsensitiveinexpedientuntimelyinfelicitousOpposite discreet

   Word Origin late Middle English (originally as indiscrete in the sense ‘lacking discernment or judgement’): from late Latin indiscretus ‘not separate or distinguishable’ (in medieval Latin ‘careless, indiscreet’), from in- ‘not’ + discretus ‘separate’ (see discreet). Compare with indiscrete.

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   • 1. indiscreetly adverb

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2. en.thefreedictionary.com › indiscreetIndiscreet - definition of indiscreet by The Free Dictionary

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   adj. not discreet; lacking prudence, good judgment, or circumspection: an indiscreet remark. [1375–1425] in`dis•creet′ly, adv. in`dis•creet′ness, n. Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved. Thesaurus.

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-word › indiscreetINDISCREET - All you need to know about it | Collins English ...

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   If you describe someone as indiscreet, you mean that they do or say things in public that they should only do or say secretly or in private. [...] More. Pronunciations of 'indiscreet' American English: ɪndɪskrit British English: ɪndɪskriːt. More. Synonyms of 'indiscreet' • tactless, foolish, rash, reckless [...] More.

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   indiscreet meaning, definition, what is indiscreet: careless about what you say or do, espec...: Learn more.

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   What does the adjective indiscreet mean? There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective indiscreet , one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

6. www.wordreference.com › definition › indiscreetindiscreet - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2022. in•dis•creet (in′di skrēt′ ), adj. not discreet; lacking prudence, good judgment, or circumspection: an indiscreet remark. Latin indiscrētus undivided; see indiscrete. Middle French) late Middle English indiscret (probably 1375–1425. in′dis•creet′ly, adv.

7. www.betterwordsonline.com › dictionary › indiscreetIndiscreet - Definition, Meaning, Synonyms, Etymology

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   Dictionary definition of indiscreet. Lacking prudence, caution, or tact, often resulting in unintended consequences or negative outcomes. "The actress was criticized for her indiscreet attire at the formal event." Detailed meaning of indiscreet.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › indiscreetINDISCREET - 27 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   indiscreet. adjective. These are words and phrases related to indiscreet. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of indiscreet. Repeating a confidence is indiscreet. Synonyms. imprudent. incautious. injudicious. uncalled-for. improvident. unseemly. uncircumspect. unbefitting. foolhardy. foolish. impolitic.