adjective
indiscreet
ihn-dihs-KREET
Indiscreet (adjective) means Careless about what one says or reveals; lacking good judgment about privacy or tact. Example: “It was indiscreet of him to discuss her salary in front of colleagues.”
adjective
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Careless about what one says or reveals; lacking good judgment about privacy or tact.
"It was indiscreet of him to discuss her salary in front of colleagues."
"She regretted the indiscreet remark as soon as it left her mouth."
How to use indiscreet
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBlabbing or acting without enough care for tact or secrecy.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "indiscrete" (not divided into parts) — completely different word, same spelling minus one letter.
Easily confused with
indiscrete
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Word forms
- Comparative
- indiscreeter
- Superlative
- indiscreetest
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It was _____ of him to discuss her salary in front of colleagues.
Etymology
Formed from in- (\"not\") plus discreet.
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What does “indiscreet” mean?
The word “indiscreet” means careless about what one says or reveals; lacking good judgment about privacy or tact. In plain terms, blabbing or acting without enough care for tact or secrecy.
How do you pronounce “indiscreet”?
“Indiscreet” is pronounced ihn-dihs-KREET (/ɪndɪsˈkɹiːt/ in IPA).
How do you use “indiscreet” in a sentence?
Here is “indiscreet” used in a sentence: “It was indiscreet of him to discuss her salary in front of colleagues.”
What part of speech is “indiscreet”?
“Indiscreet” is an adjective.
