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Discreet vs Indiscreet - What's the difference?

discreet | indiscreet |

As adjectives the difference between discreet and indiscreet

is that discreet is respectful of privacy or secrecy; quiet; diplomatic while indiscreet is not discreet; wanting in discretion.

discreet

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Respectful of privacy or secrecy; quiet; diplomatic.
    • With a discreet gesture, she reminded him to mind his manners.
    John just doesn't understand that laughing at Mary all day is not very discreet .
  • Not drawing attention, anger or challenge; inconspicuous.

    • Usage notes

    * Do not confuse with discrete .

    Derived terms

    * discreetly * discretion

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    indiscreet

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Not discreet; wanting in discretion.

    • Derived terms

    * indiscreetly * indiscreetness

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