Definitions
- Describing a lack of discretion or carefulness in speech or behavior. - Referring to something that is not kept private or confidential. - Talking about a person who is unable to keep secrets or maintain confidentiality.
- Describing a lack of good judgment or wisdom in decision-making. - Referring to something that is risky or unwise. - Talking about a person who acts without considering the consequences.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a lack of caution or carefulness.
- 2Both words suggest a negative consequence or outcome.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a person's behavior or actions.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Indiscrete refers specifically to a lack of discretion or confidentiality, while imprudent refers more broadly to a lack of good judgment or wisdom.
- 2Context: Indiscrete is often used in relation to communication or information-sharing, while imprudent can refer to any type of decision or action.
- 3Severity: Imprudent suggests a greater degree of risk or danger than indiscrete.
- 4Connotation: Indiscrete has a more neutral connotation, while imprudent has a negative connotation.
- 5Usage: Indiscrete is less commonly used than imprudent.
Remember this!
Indiscrete and imprudent are synonyms that both describe a lack of caution or carefulness. However, indiscrete specifically refers to a lack of discretion or confidentiality, while imprudent is a broader term that can refer to any type of decision or action that lacks good judgment or wisdom. Additionally, imprudent suggests a greater degree of risk or danger than indiscrete, and has a more negative connotation.
