adjective
indiscreet
ihn-dihs-KREET
adjective
1
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
Word Forms
indiscreeter comparative, indiscreetest superlative
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Etymology
Formed from in- (\"not\") plus discreet.