Antonyms of adj discreet

3 senses of discreet

Sense 1
discreet (vs. indiscreet) -- (marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint; "his trusted discreet aide"; "a discreet, finely wrought gold necklace")

indiscreet (vs. discreet) -- (lacking discretion; injudicious; "her behavior was indiscreet at the very best")
        => bigmouthed, blabbermouthed, blabby, talkative -- (unwisely talking too much)
        => imprudent -- (lacking wise self-restraint; "an imprudent remark")

Sense 2
discerning, discreet -- (unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic; "a discerning editor"; "a discreet silence")

INDIRECT (VIA tactful) -> tactless, untactful -- (lacking or showing a lack of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others; "in the circumstances it was tactless to ask her age")

Sense 3
circumspect, discreet -- (heedful of potential consequences; "circumspect actions"; "physicians are now more circumspect about recommending its use"; "a discreet investor")

INDIRECT (VIA prudent) -> imprudent -- (not prudent or wise; "very imprudent of her mother to encourage her in such silly romantic ideas"; "would be imprudent for a noneconomist to talk about the details of economic policy"- A.M.Schlesinger)

Similarity of adj discreet

3 senses of discreet

Sense 1
discreet (vs. indiscreet) -- (marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint; "his trusted discreet aide"; "a discreet, finely wrought gold necklace")

Sense 2
discerning, discreet -- (unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic; "a discerning editor"; "a discreet silence")
       => tactful (vs. tactless) -- (having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others; "she was tactful enough not to shatter his illusion"; "a tactful remark eased her embarrassment")

Sense 3
circumspect, discreet -- (heedful of potential consequences; "circumspect actions"; "physicians are now more circumspect about recommending its use"; "a discreet investor")
       => prudent (vs. imprudent) -- (careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment; "a prudent manager"; "prudent rulers"; "prudent hesitation"; "more prudent to hide than to fight")

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