Synonyms for indiscreet


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


Définition of indiscreet

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.
  • adj injudicious
Example sentences :
  • Is it indiscreet to ask you whether you passed your evening agreeably?
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 9 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • Imogen was not heedless and indiscreet; she would not have sacrificed the dignity of innocence.
  • Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin
  • Joseph is as greedy and as ravenous as Lucien, but not so frank or indiscreet.
  • Extract from : « Memoirs of the Court of St. Cloud, Complete » by Lewis Goldsmith
  • But is there any potion which might serve as a test of overboldness and excessive and indiscreet boasting?
  • Extract from : « Laws » by Plato
  • Of Charles's indiscreet escapade in the matter of Aquila nothing was said.
  • Extract from : « The Historical Nights' Entertainment » by Rafael Sabatini
  • Above all, you must learn to conquer yourself and your indiscreet will.
  • Extract from : « An Orkney Maid » by Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr
  • "You have been most indiscreet," he said severely, when the Prince had finished.
  • Extract from : « The Destroyer » by Burton Egbert Stevenson
  • He'll be as indiscreet as you wish, and be sure to give him the opportunity.
  • Extract from : « Lord Kilgobbin » by Charles Lever
  • He was silent for so long that I began to think I had been indiscreet, and should get no answer at all.
  • Extract from : « Under Western Eyes » by Joseph Conrad
  • Of course, rash and indiscreet as he is, this is not to be done openly.
  • Extract from : « Sir Brook Fossbrooke, Volume II. » by Charles James Lever

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