indiscreet
/,indis'kri:t/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Lacking discretion; injudicious: Describes a person, action, or statement that shows poor judgment, especially by revealing private or sensitive information carelessly.
- Not careful or prudent in speech or action; tactless: Refers to behavior that is not appropriately guarded, often causing embarrassment or harm.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- Making an indiscreet comment about the company's finances in public caused a major scandal.
- She regretted her indiscreet questions about their personal life as soon as she saw their shocked faces.
- An indiscreet whisper in a quiet room can reveal secrets to everyone.
Advanced Usage
- "To be indiscreet enough to do something": Used to emphasize the poor judgment involved in a specific action.
- He was indiscreet enough to discuss the confidential report in a crowded elevator.
- "Indiscreet of someone": A structure used to comment on someone's lack of discretion.
- It was very indiscreet of the manager to share that information with a junior employee.
Variants and Related Words
- Indiscretion (noun): An act or instance of being indiscreet; a lapse in judgment.
- His one major indiscretion cost him his job.
- Indiscreetly (adverb): In an indiscreet manner.
- He spoke indiscreetly about the ongoing negotiations.
Synonyms
- Imprudent: Not showing care for the consequences of an action.
- Tactless: Lacking sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.
- Injudicious: Showing poor judgment; unwise.
Antonyms
- Discreet: Careful and circumspect in one's speech or actions, especially to avoid causing offense or to gain an advantage.
- Prudent: Acting with or showing care and thought for the future.
- Tactful: Having or showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "An indiscreet remark": A comment made without proper thought that reveals something that should be kept private.
- The entire plan was ruined by a single indiscreet remark.
- "To commit an indiscretion": A formal way to say "to do something indiscreet."
- The ambassador committed a serious indiscretion by speaking to the press.
Adjective
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lacking discretion; injudicious
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her behavior was indiscreet at the very best
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