indiscreet

adjective
UK: /ˌɪndɪˈskriːt/
US: /ˌɪndɪˈskriːt/

  1. Not careful about what you say or do, especially when it could offend someone or give away a secret; revealing things that should not be revealed.

    1. It was indiscreet of him to mention her affair.
    2. She made some indiscreet remarks about his ex-wife in front of his children.

  2. Lacking good judgment or tact in behavior or speech, especially concerning private matters.

    1. He asked some very indiscreet questions about her salary.
    2. Being indiscreet, she blurted out the secret, causing an awkward silence.

Synonyms

imprudent tactless unwise careless

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "indiscreet" in English means: Not careful about what you say or do, especially when it could offend someone or give away a secret; revealing things that should not be revealed., Lacking good judgment or tact in behavior or speech, especially concerning private matters..

The phonetic transcription of "indiscreet" is /ˌɪndɪˈskriːt/ in British English and /ˌɪndɪˈskriːt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "indiscreet": imprudent, tactless, unwise, careless.

Example usage of "indiscreet": "It was indiscreet of him to mention her affair.". More examples on the page.