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- [in-di-skreet]
- /ˌɪn dɪˈskrit/
- /ˌɪn.dɪˈskriːt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-di-skreet]
- /ˌɪn dɪˈskrit/
Definitions of indiscreetly word
- adjective indiscreetly not discreet; lacking prudence, good judgment, or circumspection: an indiscreet remark. 1
- noun indiscreetly In an indiscreet manner. 1
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Origin of indiscreetly
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English indiscret (probably < Middle French) < Latin indiscrētus undivided; see indiscrete
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Parts of speech for Indiscreetly
noun
adjective
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indiscreetly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
indiscreetly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for indiscreetly
adv indiscreetly
- carelessly — If someone does something carelessly, they do it without much thought or effort.
- foolish — resulting from or showing a lack of sense; ill-considered; unwise: a foolish action, a foolish speech.
- naively — having or showing unaffected simplicity of nature or absence of artificiality; unsophisticated; ingenuous.
- rashly — acting or tending to act too hastily or without due consideration.
- injudiciously — not judicious; showing lack of judgment; unwise; imprudent; indiscreet: an injudicious decision.
adverb indiscreetly
- imprudently — Without prudence; in an imprudent manner.
- incautiously — In an incautious manner; with a lack of caution.
- unthinking — thoughtless; heedless; inconsiderate: an unthinking, tactless person.
- recklessly — utterly unconcerned about the consequences of some action; without caution; careless (usually followed by of): to be reckless of danger.
- foolishly — In an unwise manner; stupidly.
Antonyms for indiscreetly
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