indiscreet
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- indiscreetly adverb
- indiscreetness noun
Etymology
Origin of indiscreet
1375–1425; late Middle English indiscret (probably < Middle French ) < Latin indiscrētus undivided; indiscrete
Example Sentences
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He said at the time the couple had assumed the information in the article came from a leak "within the ambulance or hospital, somebody being indiscreet".
From BBC
The tone of the messages from this time is often jokey and indiscreet, occasionally veering into excruciatingly frank.
From BBC
The email exchanges are peppered with gossipy and sometimes indiscreet comments.
From BBC
"They would never ever say anything indiscreet about me," she replied.
From BBC
Her essential judgments on persons and events, as quoted, make her look wise and perceptive, which is her general reputation, but she was also indiscreet.
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