indiscreet
UK/ɪndɪ'skriːt/US/.indis'kri:t/
C2
Definitions
adj.
Lacking caution or tact, especially in revealing private matters
轻率的，不谨慎的，口风不严的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedin-not, opposite of
+
discreetnot, apart, away
=indiscreet
in- (not) + discreet (careful, tactful) = not careful = saying or doing something that should have been kept private. Note the spelling: it is built on discre-ET (prudent), so it means tactless, not 'not separate.'
Common Collocations
- 1.an indiscreet remark轻率的言论
- 2.indiscreet behavior不慎重的行为
- 3.indiscreet questions冒失的问题
Example Sentences
- 1.
It was indiscreet of him to mention her salary in public.
- 2.
An indiscreet email cost her the promotion.
- 3.
Try not to ask indiscreet questions at the dinner.