INDISCREET

indiscreet

(adjective) lacking discretion; injudicious; “her behavior was indiscreet at the very best”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adjective

indiscreet (comparative more indiscreet, superlative most indiscreet)

Not discreet; lacking in discretion.

Usage notes

In modern standard spelling, indiscrete (not divided into discrete parts) is not to be confused with indiscreet (conspicuous; incautious).

Anagrams

• cretinised, indiscrete, iridescent

Source: Wiktionary

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In`dis*creet", a. Etym: [OE. indiscret, F. indiscret, fr. L. indiscretus unseparated, indiscreet. See In- not, and Discreet, and cf. Indiscrete.]

Definition: Not discreet; wanting in discretion. So drunken, and so indiscreet an officer. Shak.

Syn.

– Imprudent; injudicious; inconsiderate; rash; hasty; incautious; heedless; undiscerning; foolish.

– In`dis*creet"ly, adv.

– In`dis*creet"ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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