Definitions
- Referring to a careless or thoughtless act that reveals private information or secrets. - Describing a mistake or error in judgment that leads to an embarrassing situation. - Talking about a lack of caution or prudence in one's actions or words.
- Referring to behavior that is inappropriate or unacceptable in a particular social or professional setting. - Describing a violation of social norms or moral standards. - Talking about a breach of etiquette or decorum.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to behavior that is considered inappropriate or unacceptable.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a breach of social norms or moral standards.
- 3Both words suggest a lack of proper judgment or caution in one's actions or words.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Indiscretion is more specific and refers to revealing private information or making a mistake, while impropriety has a broader scope and can refer to any behavior that is considered inappropriate.
- 2Severity: Impropriety suggests a more serious offense than indiscretion, which can be a minor mistake or error in judgment.
- 3Context: Indiscretion is often used in personal or informal contexts, while impropriety is more commonly used in professional or formal contexts.
Remember this!
Indiscretion and impropriety are synonyms that refer to behavior that is considered inappropriate or unacceptable. However, indiscretion is more specific and refers to revealing private information or making a mistake, while impropriety has a broader scope and can refer to any behavior that violates social norms or moral standards. Indiscretion is often used in personal or informal contexts, while impropriety is more commonly used in professional or formal contexts.
