indiscreet

/,indis'kri:t/

Thân thiện

She shared an indiscreet secret with a stranger on the bus.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. lacking discretion; injudicious
   • her behavior was indiscreet at the very best