loose-tongued
Can't keep secrets
Loose-tongued describes someone who speaks too freely, especially about things that should be kept private or confidential.
A loose-tongued person tends to gossip, reveal secrets, or say things without considering the consequences.
After a few drinks, he became loose-tongued and told everyone about the company's financial troubles.
The term carries a negative connotation, suggesting carelessness or indiscretion in speech.
One who reveals secrets
- gossipInformal talk spreading rumors
- secretsConcealed information
- revealingMaking known what's hidden
- carelessInattentive, prone to mistakes
unguarded · slip · leak · confidential · betrayal · trust · whisper · rumor
Honest and direct
- bluntDull or tactlessly direct
- outspokenFreely expressing opinions
- forthrightDirectly honest in manner
- unfilteredNot passed through screen
tactless · honest · direct · opinionated · bold · plain-spoken · undiplomatic · brash
Impaired by alcohol
- tipsyMildly intoxicated
- inebriatedIntoxicated by alcohol
- alcoholIntoxicating hydroxyl compound
- wineFermented grape beverage
slurred · uninhibited · bar · lowered · inhibitions · confession · rambling · liquor
blabbermouth
One who reveals secrets
careless · unguarded · slip · leak · confidential · betrayal · trust · whisper · rumor · indiscreet
candid
Honest and direct
- bluntDull or tactlessly direct
- outspokenFreely expressing opinions
- forthrightDirectly honest in manner
unfiltered · tactless · honest · direct · opinionated · bold · plain-spoken · undiplomatic · brash · mouthy
drunk
Impaired by alcohol
- tipsyMildly intoxicated
- inebriatedIntoxicated by alcohol
- alcoholIntoxicating hydroxyl compound
wine · slurred · uninhibited · bar · lowered · inhibitions · confession · rambling · liquor · plastered
loose-tonguedtight-lipped
Unwilling to divulge
discreet · secretive · close-mouthed · guarded · circumspect
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