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   indiscreet

   /ˌɪndɪˈskriːt/

   adjective

   • 1. having, showing, or proceeding from too great a readiness to reveal things that should remain private or secret: "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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   What does indiscrete mean?

   • Middle English indiscrete, from Late Latin indiscretus, from Latin, indistinguishable, from in- + discretus, past participle of discernere to separate — more at discern 15th century, in the meaning defined above “Indiscreet.”

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   What is an indiscreet moment?

   • In an indiscreet moment, the president let his genuine opinions be known. indiscreet about They have been rather indiscreet about their affair. It was indiscreet of you to mention the party – she hasn’t been invited.

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   What does indiscreet mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! INDISCREET meaning: 1. saying or doing things that tell people things that should be secret or that embarrass people…. Learn more.

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   What does indiscreto mean?

   • indiscreto, imprudente… indiscreto… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! INDISCREET definition: 1. saying or doing things that tell people things that should be secret or that embarrass people…. Learn more.

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   Indiscreet means not careful in saying or doing things that should be kept secret. See how to use this word in sentences and compare it with discreet.

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   Indiscreet means not discreet, or imprudent, in other words. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and etymology of indiscreet from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   Indiscreet definition: not discreet; lacking prudence, good judgment, or circumspection. See examples of INDISCREET used in a sentence.

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   An indiscreet person is loud, inappropriate, and thoughtless. While being discreet implies caution, being indiscreet is wild and careless. An indiscreet boss will correct your mistake in front of everyone, humiliating you.

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   Indiscreet means not careful in saying or doing things that should be kept secret or that embarrass people. Learn how to use this adjective with sentences and synonyms from the Cambridge Dictionary.

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   Indiscreet means not discreet, imprudent or tactless in speech or action. Learn the synonyms, pronunciation, collocations and usage of indiscreet with examples from Collins English Dictionary.

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   Indiscreet means not careful about what you say or do, especially when you reveal something secret or something that could be embarrassing or offensive. Learn how to use this word in different contexts and contrast it with discreet.