Indiscreetly

Part of speech: adverb

Definitions

1. In a manner that shows lack of caution or prudence, especially by revealing confidential or private details
2. Done without careful thought or discretion, causing exposure of sensitive or secret information
3. Acting in a way that is imprudent or rash, often leading to unintended disclosure of private matters

Etymology: "Indiscreetly" is a plain formation: the adverb "indiscreetly" is built from the adjective "indiscreet" with the suffix "-ly". The adjective is itself built from the prefix "in-", meaning "not", attached to "discreet", which came into English from Old French "discret" and ultimately from Latin "discretus", meaning "separated" or "distinguished", the root of "discern" and "discrete". The suffix does the adverbial work. It descends from the Old English "-līce", which was attached to adjectives to form adverbs of manner, so "indiscreetly" describes an action performed in a way that lacks discretion. The "in-" prefix comes from Latin, where it meant "not", and it was attached to the English adjective "discreet" to give the opposite sense, "not showing care or tact about what is said or done".

Synonyms: imprudently, injudiciously, recklessly, carelessly, thoughtlessly

Antonyms: discreetly, cautiously, wisely, deliberately, carefully