Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
indiscreet
Adjective
/ˌɪndɪˈskriːt/
Definition
Not careful or restrained in actions or speech, often revealing things that should be kept private.
Examples
- His indiscreet comments at the party made everyone uncomfortable.
- She was indiscreet about her friend’s secrets, which damaged their relationship.
- It’s better to be discreet than to be indiscreet and cause misunderstandings.
Meaning
The term refers to a lack of discretion, leading to revealing too much information or being overly open about private matters.
Synonyms
- imprudent
- careless
- unwise
- tactless
