in discreet
dɪˈskrit adjective
not discreet; lacking prudence, good judgment, or circumspection: an indiscreet remark.
Origin:
1375–1425; late Middle English indiscret (probably < Middle French) < Latin indiscrētus undivided; see indiscrete
1375–1425; late Middle English indiscret (probably < Middle French) < Latin indiscrētus undivided; see indiscrete
Related forms
in·dis·creet·ly, adverb
in·dis·creet·ness, noun
Synonyms
imprudent, incautious, impolitic.
imprudent, incautious, impolitic.
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| —adj | |
| not discreet; imprudent or tactless | |
| indis'creetly | |
| —adv | |
| indis'creetness | |
| —n | |
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In discreet
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Word Origin & History
indiscreet
"imprudent, not discrete" (early 15c.) and indiscrete "not containing distinct parts" (c.1600) are both from L. indiscretus "unseparated;" the former via an O.Fr. or M.L. secondary sense. Indiscretion as a euphemism for "immoral act" is from c.1600.
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