| 释义 |
in·discreet
\“+\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English indiscrete, from Middle French & Late Latin; Middle French indiscret, from Late Latin indiscretus, from Latin, indistinguishable, not separated, from in- in- (I) + discretus, past participle of discernere to separate, distinguish between — more at discern
1. : not discreet: as
a. : imprudent, injudicious, untactful, inconsiderate
< an indiscreet question >
< indiscreet behavior >
b. : not carefully restrained : unwary, incautious
< an indiscreet display of interest >
2. Scotland : uncivil, impolite
• in·discreetly \“+\ adverb
• in·discreetness \“+\ noun |