INDISCREET Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

indiscreet

adjective

ˌin-di-ˈskrēt

Definition of indiscreet

as in inappropriate

showing poor judgment especially in personal relationships or social situations telling a friend's secrets is indiscreet, and unkind as well

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Recent Examples of indiscreet Her homebase, Studio Siwa, is perched on an indiscreet corner in Burbank, California. — Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025 Hegseth’s indiscreet texts also pose serious intelligence risks. — Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2025 If this text had been received by someone hostile to American interests—or someone merely indiscreet, and with access to social media—the Houthis would have had time to prepare for what was meant to be a surprise attack on their strongholds. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2025 Hegseth, the defense secretary nominee, has made some indiscreet utterances, though there is no compelling evidence of alcoholism as critics have alleged. — George Liebmann, Baltimore Sun, 22 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for indiscreet

Recent Examples of Synonyms for indiscreet

Adjective

But does that in itself tell us that Bellingham’s comments were somehow wrong or inappropriate?

— Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 14 July 2026
The archdiocese also continues to investigate former Bishop Miege President Phil Baniewicz, who was ousted last August after allegations surfaced about inappropriate behavior with a minor.

— Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026

Definition of inappropriate

Adjective

People who participated—most of whom asked for anonymity, fearing reprisals—rejected the suggestion that there was anything improper about the practice.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 14 July 2026
The federal government removed some improper enrollments, but the price increase appears to have played a major role.

— Aparna Soni, Fortune, 14 July 2026

Definition of improper

Adjective

And this is Minsky’s point, that speculative excesses during euphoric, transformative periods result in imprudent financing, fragility, and instability.

— Hersh Shefrin, Forbes.com, 4 June 2026
Additional charges included negligently driving a vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner, endangering property, life, and person, as well as recklessly driving a vehicle in wanton and willful disregard for the safety of persons and property.

— Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026

Definition of imprudent

Adjective

Martin-Cotten’s is an indelicate balance between out and out primal furies, parsed with flashes of vulnerability that seem as deeply felt as Martha’s self-loathing.

— Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 13 Feb. 2026
Clutch effort is Herculean, and shifting is indelicate but immensely satisfying.

— Robert Ross, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2025

Definition of indelicate

Adjective

Eating an entire bag in one sitting is inadvisable for nearly everyone.

— Ryan Brennan June 5, Kansas City Star, 5 June 2026
The frame was actually lifted, so that the piping from the turbo to the engine could be technically feasible, even if inadvisable in real life.

— Adam Ismail, The Drive, 19 Mar. 2026