Antonyms for indiscreetness


Grammar : Noun
Spell : in-di-skreet
Phonetic Transcription : ˌɪn dɪˈskrit


Definition of indiscreetness

Origin :
  • "imprudent, not discrete" (early 15c.) and indiscrete "not containing distinct parts" (c.1600) are both from Latin indiscretus "unseparated; indistinguishable, not known apart," the former via an Old French or Medieval Latin secondary sense. From in- "not" (see in- (1)) + discreet. Related: Indiscreetly; indiscreetness.
  • As in indiscretion : noun mistake
Example sentences :
  • Victor's provident mind blamed the mother for the indiscreetness of her wish to have him among them.
  • Extract from : « One of Our Conquerors, Complete » by George Meredith
  • My cheeks reddened at the thought of my indiscreetness; yet he was a man to command confidence.
  • Extract from : « The Holladay Case » by Burton E. Stevenson
  • It was at their third interview that his star shone again, and again dazzled him to indiscreetness.
  • Extract from : « The Literary Sense » by E. Nesbit

Synonyms for indiscreetness

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