indiscreet

Definition

  • adjective: not having or showing good judgment
  • adjective: not discreet
  • synonyms: imprudent, audacious, blanket

Examples

  • He was 'indiscreet' about his love affairs. [=he told people about his love affairs when he should have kept them secret]

  • Should I ask you how you got that bruise, or would that be 'indiscreet'? [=(more commonly) 'impolite, rude']

  • He spoke 'indiscreetly' about his love affairs.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) l heard. You had a microphone. l had headphones. You expect me to tell the truth about my life... to the most indiscreet man in England ? Uh, excuse me. lt's your mother on the phone. Will you tell her l'll ring her back ? (..)
    1999 Notting Hill