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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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   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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   The meaning of INDISCREET is not discreet : imprudent. How to use indiscreet in a sentence.

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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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   indiscreet. [ˌɪndɪsˈkriːt] ADJ [person, remark, behaviour] → indiscreto. to be indiscreet about sth → ser indiscreto respecto a algo. it was indiscreet of her to mention it → fue muy indiscreta or cometió una indiscreción mencionándolo.

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   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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   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.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionindiscreet adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   not careful about what you say or do, especially when you reveal something secret or something that could be embarrassing or offensive. One indiscreet comment could spoil the whole thing. it is indiscreet (of somebody) (to do something) It was indiscreet of him to disclose that information. opposite discreet. Word Origin.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINDISCREET definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you describe someone as indiscreet, you mean that they do or say things in public which they should only do or say secretly or in private.

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    INDISCREET meaning: saying or doing things that let people know things that should be secret: . Learn more.

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