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Indiscreetly: meaning, definitions and examples

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indiscreetly

 

[ ˌɪndɪsˈkriːtli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of speaking

The term 'indiscreetly' refers to acting or speaking in a way that lacks discretion, often revealing private or sensitive information in an inappropriate manner. It suggests an inability or unwillingness to keep secrets or to be careful about what one discloses.

Synonyms

imprudently, recklessly, tactlessly, ungovernably

Examples of usage

  • She spoke indiscreetly about her friend's personal issues.
  • The journalist reported the story indiscreetly, causing a scandal.
  • He addressed the topic indiscreetly during the meeting.
  • Indiscreetly sharing details could lead to trouble.
  • She often behaves indiscreetly, unaware of the consequences.

Translations

Translations of the word "indiscreetly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 indiscretamente

🇮🇳 अविवेकी तरीके से

🇩🇪 indiskret

🇮🇩 tanpa malu

🇺🇦 недискретно

🇵🇱 niedyskretnie

🇯🇵 無遠慮に

🇫🇷 indiscrètement

🇪🇸 indiscretamente

🇹🇷 dikkatsizce

🇰🇷 무례하게

🇸🇦 بلا تردد

🇨🇿 nediskrétně

🇸🇰 nediskrétne

🇨🇳 不谨慎地

🇸🇮 nediskretno

🇮🇸 óhóflega

🇰🇿 белгісіз түрде

🇬🇪 ბრიყვულად

🇦🇿 qeyri-etik şəkildə

🇲🇽 indiscretamente

Word origin

The word 'indiscreetly' is derived from the adjective 'indiscreet,' which originates from the Latin word 'indiscretus,' meaning 'not separated' or 'indistinguishable.' The prefix 'in-' indicates negation, while 'discreet' comes from the Latin 'discretus,' the past participle of 'discernere,' which means 'to separate' or 'to distinguish.' Thus, 'indiscreet' literally implies a failure to separate, leading to an inability to keep sensitive matters confidential. The adverbial form '-ly' is added to indicate the manner in which an action is performed. The use of 'indiscreetly' has been noted in English literature since the late 16th century, primarily in contexts involving social situations, gossip, or discussions that breach privacy and decorum.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,716, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.