indiscreet
Lacking social filter
Indiscreet means lacking discretion—saying or doing things that should be kept private or handled with more care.
An indiscreet remark reveals something better left unsaid.
An indiscreet affair is one conducted carelessly enough to be noticed.
The word suggests poor judgment about what to share or conceal: She was indiscreet about her salary negotiations.
Lacking careful forethought
- incautiousCarelessly unguarded
- injudiciousShowing poor judgment
- rashHeedless or skin irritation
- heedlessCareless of consequences
unwise · foolhardy · careless · thoughtless · ill-advised · hasty · unthinking · irresponsible
Freely expressing opinions
- forthrightDirectly honest in manner
- candidHonest and direct
- frankOpen and direct
- unfilteredNot passed through screen
plain-spoken · unreserved · direct · blabbing · loose-lipped · unguarded · unrestrained · uninhibited
Lacking tact or finesse
- indelicateLacking refinement or tact
- impoliticUnwise in circumstances
- insensitiveUnaware of others' emotions
- inconsiderateLacking regard for others
brash · gauche · crass · boorish · uncouth · unrefined · thoughtless · clumsy
Disclose inappropriately personal information
- divulgeReveal private information
- leakEscape through a breach
- spillAccidental liquid release
- exposureState of being unprotected
disclosure · tell-all · blurt · betray · broadcast · blab · whistleblower · confession
Unconfirmed circulating story
- scandalDisgraceful public affair
- whisperSpeech without full voice
- tittle-tattleTrivial, idle chatter
- hearsayUnverified secondhand information
blabbermouth · gossipmonger · yenta · talebearer · busybody · loose-tongued · prattle · chatter
imprudent
Lacking careful forethought
- incautiousCarelessly unguarded
- injudiciousShowing poor judgment
- rashHeedless or skin irritation
heedless · unwise · foolhardy · careless · thoughtless · ill-advised · hasty · unthinking · irresponsible · unwary
outspoken
Freely expressing opinions
- forthrightDirectly honest in manner
- candidHonest and direct
- frankOpen and direct
unfiltered · plain-spoken · unreserved · direct · blabbing · loose-lipped · unguarded · unrestrained · uninhibited · freewheeling
undiplomatic
Lacking tact or finesse
- indelicateLacking refinement or tact
- impoliticUnwise in circumstances
- insensitiveUnaware of others' emotions
inconsiderate · brash · gauche · crass · boorish · uncouth · unrefined · thoughtless · clumsy · awkward
overshare
Disclose inappropriately personal information
exposure · disclosure · tell-all · blurt · betray · broadcast · blab · whistleblower · confession · admission
rumor
Unconfirmed circulating story
- scandalDisgraceful public affair
- whisperSpeech without full voice
- tittle-tattleTrivial, idle chatter
hearsay · blabbermouth · gossipmonger · yenta · talebearer · busybody · loose-tongued · prattle · chatter · spill the tea
- opennessopen, openness, transparent, transparency, accessible
- youthful indiscretionsUnwise acts of immaturity